Keyword: Hanukkah
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A tale of two holidays
Two holidays. celebrated by two religions. Hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the Bible . . . more
Rabbi Chaim Blachman enjoys the company of his congregation at the Elmont Jewish Center’s annual Menorah Lighting.
Elmont Jewish Center kicks off Hanukkah
The Elmont Jewish Center held its annual Grand Menorah Lighting, Chanukah Party and Hakhel Gathering on Dec. 18 at 500 Elmont Road. Members of the congregation, friends, family and neighbors came … more
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Sue Greico/Herald Rabbi chaim blachman of the Elmont Jewish Center lighting the menorah at their annual Hanukkah celebration in 2019. This year’’s Grand Menorah Lighting, Chanukah Party and Hakhel Gathering is on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4:15 p.m.
Rabbi Chaim Blachman shares his guide to Hanukkah
It’s Chanukah — sometimes spelled “Hanukkah” and pronounced HAH-new-kah — and you are planning on attending a public menorah lighting. Here’s what you need to know. In … more
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It’s a strange time to be a Jew, but when isn’t it?
I grew up in a non-religious family, but it was always important to my parents that we knew we were Jews, and my family followed certain traditional rituals. more
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Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020
New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more
Bring friends and family together for a fun festive fete.
In the holiday kitchen
Nothing says “love” like fresh baked cookies and treats. The gift of homemade goodness is always welcome during the holiday season. more
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Find peace through understanding this holiday season
In Arabic-speaking and predominantly Muslim parts of the world, Christmas is known as Eid al Milad, or the Festival of the Birthday, referring to the birth of Christ. Although not an essential part of Muslim tradition . . . more
Notes of crisp peppermint perfectly complement the flavors of coffee and semi-sweet chocolate morsels in Peppermint Mocha Chip Cookies. Add a crushed peppermint to each cookie to create a beautiful and seasonal presentation.
Holiday cheer in the kitchen
Give the gift of homemade goodness, by inviting friends and family over for some tasty holiday treats. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around. more
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A wish list for the new year
Once upon a time, the coming of Hanukkah and Christmas meant that friends and family would send me lots of gifts, and I would reciprocate. more
Begin the holidays with a generous heart
’Tis the season of holiday lights and holy nights, of children’s smiling faces, giddy gift-opening, half-price sales and the festive if frenetic bustle of store-to-store shopping. more
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