Category: Hanuka

Hanuka (Hanukkah / Chanukkah) resources

Hanuka is already here (Dec 6 in 2015)! Or Hanukah, Hanukkah, Chanuka, Chanukkah…I tend go with the simplest of the myriad possibilities for spelling, but you do whatever works for you. Each of the major Jewish websites has its own big Hanuka page with their own links. My favorite is Chabad‘s, because it has quite …

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Hanuka resources

Hanuka (Hanukkah / Chanukkah) is only a few days away! In 2014, it begins the night of Dec 16th. Are you ready? Here’s a Hanuka checklist with things you’ll need. Each of the major Jewish websites has its own big Hanuka page with their own links. My favorite is Chabad‘s, because it has quite literally …

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Mom’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

Hanuka (Hanukkah / Chanuka / Chanukkah) is coming, and I’ve been searching my brain for an interesting recipe to contribute. We aren’t really big fans of frying, although we love dairy. It’s been tough to find a food I want to write about because we don’t eat a lot of “fancy” traditional food. Don’t get …

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52 Week challenge week 49: Hanuka fun – and projects

Happy Hanuka! This week, it’s time to have some Hanuka fun. We’re not doing formal school this week – it’s Hanuka break! That’s something I LOVE about homeschooling. We’re also decorating the house with some of the kids’ art, making some more, and playing dreidel. We’re also frying up latkes and sufganiyot for the holiday, but they are straight recipes with nothing other …

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Hanuka books (for kids)

Here is a selection of some of our favorite kids’ books for Hanuka – just in time to order your own copy! 😉 Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah: With Light, Latkes, and Dreidels: This National Geographic book gives pictures and information about how people in other countries – Ghana, Uganda, India, Israel, Peru, and a …

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Hanuka (Hanukkah, Chanuka…) web resources

Hanuka is almost here (Dec 8 in 2012)! Or Hanukah, Hanukkah, Chanuka, Chanukkah…I go with the simplest of the myriad possibilities for spelling. Each of the major Jewish websites has its own big Hanuka page with their own links. My favorite is Chabad‘s, because it has quite literally something for everyone – halacha, FAQ, how-tos, …

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52 week Challenge week 48: Hanuka (Hanukkah / Chanukkah) preparation

Hanuka is just a week away (it starts December 8, Saturday night – right after Shabbat!) So it’s time to start thinking about and making your plans. Here are some of the categories to consider:   Menorah: Do you have enough? Some families, like ours, light one. Some have each member own, prepare, and light …

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Hanuka party planning: grocery list

Now that we have a menu set up (here), time for the shopping list. Produce: 1 lb carrots 4 tomatoes 4 cucumbers 2 eggplant 1/2 lb serrano peppers 1 bunch cilantro about 2 bulbs of garlic 10 lbs potatoes 3 lbs onion Refrigerated goods: 16 oz sour cream large container of hummus 2 dozen eggs …

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Hanukkah party planning for a bunch

Every year, we put on a “holiday” party for dh’s work colleagues. I do latkes, falafel, apple cider, and a cookie bar for about 50 people. I typed this up for myself, and realized that perhaps some of you can put this to good use, too!  Here’s the breakdown (see grocery list, too): Menu: Potato …

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