Chanukah Archives

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation president Gary Aiken unveils the synagogue's new signs stating its support for Israel and the release of hostages abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7

Baltimore Hebrew Replaces Pro-Israel Signs Vandalized Last Weekend

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

A cross-section of civic and Jewish communal leaders were on hand at a ceremony to show support for BHC and denounce the destruction of property.

Making a Joyful Noise: BSO musicians performed Dec. 11 for preschoolers in Baltimore Hebrew Congregation's Hoffberger Chapel. (Provided photo)

Arts & Life Chanukah Community Local Maryland

BSO Musicians Bring the Joy of Holiday Music to Young Audience at Baltimore Hebrew

December 12, 2023December 11, 2023 JMORE Staff

A sextet from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra recently performed a special concert of Chanukah songs for preschoolers at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation.

Chanukah Food & Drink Recipes

Recipe: Quick Sufganiyot

December 12, 2023December 9, 2023 Elite Jakob

Made with a combination of self-rising flour and yogurt, the batter for these quick sufganiyot only needs to rest for 10 minutes.

So Much 'Funukkah': Chizuk Amuno's Cantor Joel Lichterman lights the menorah while (left to right) Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg, Rabbi Rachel Safman, Cantor Thom King and Cantor Benjamin Matis watch closely. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Chanukah Community Local Maryland

Trio of Conservative Shuls Joins Forces for a Truly Illuminating Evening

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 JMORE Staff

Beth El, Beth Israel and Chizuk Amuno members came together last Sunday night for “Light Up The Night,” an indoor Chanukah illumination celebration.

Chanukah Food & Drink Recipes

Recipe: Elite Jakob’s Potato Latkes

December 11, 2023December 9, 2023 Elite Jakob

During Chanukah or after the Festival of Lights, Chanukah recipes are always in season. Give Elite Jakob’s potato latkes a try.

(Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik.com)

Chanukah Opinion

Gelt, Glitter, Guilt and Grandparenting

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 Laura Black

During this holiday season, grandparents should remember there is no room for rivalry, writes Laura Black.

(Getty Images via JTA)

Chanukah Opinion

A Jew-By-Choice’s Guide to Enjoying the Winter Holiday Jumble

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 JTA

For converts to Judaism, letting go of Christmas is no easy feat, writes Leah Grisham.

(Photo provided by JTA)

Chanukah Food & Drink Recipes

Sfenj Moroccan Chanukah Donuts are a Must-Try for Chanukah

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 JTA

Sfenj can be eaten plain, coated with sugar or heat up some honey in the microwave oven and dip them between bites.

More than half of the Chanukah celebrants said they expected to spend more than $50 on the holiday, suggesting that retailers can expect hundreds of millions of dollars in Chanukah spending this year. (Photo provided by JTA)

Chanukah International National

Chanukah Merchandise Industry Continues to Explode in U.S. Big-Box Stores

December 6, 2023December 5, 2023 JTA

The Chanukah merch market has exploded. But are Jews feeling more represented?

Why not explore eight core Jewish values on each of the eight nights of Chanukah? (Marish)

This year, the Festival of Lights will be observed at nightfall this Thursday, Dec. 7, and through Friday evening, Dec. 15. (File image)

Chanukah Community Local Maryland

Joy of Chanukah to be Savored at Gatherings Throughout the Area

December 5, 2023December 12, 2023 JMORE Staff

This year’s crop of Festival of Lights festivities range from an indoor illumination celebration to a gelt-drop from a helicopter.

Every year for the Festival of Lights season, the Levine family sets up a large, holiday-themed display in front of their home in Columbia's River Hill village, (Facebook)

Chanukah Community Israel Local Maryland National

Overseers of ‘River Hill Hanukkah’ Call on Visitors to Support Israeli Troops

November 21, 2023November 27, 2023 JMORE Staff

For her bat mitzvah project, Columbia resident Ali Levine is asking people to show their love and support for the Jewish state at this critical time.

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