Today, Jews light the menorah, a candelabra with eight candles – and one “helper” candle, called a shamas – to remember the ...

The holiday itself is a celebration of oil, so expect a lot of fried foods. (Hanukkah may commemorate the miracle of light, but that doesn't mean it's a time to eat light.) Below, find nine ...

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday known as the “festival of lights,” is almost upon us. It’s observed with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and various fried foods.

“Is there anything better than sinking your teeth into a crispy fried potato pancake with sour cream?” says blogger and author Jessie-Sierra Ross in her new cookbook. “Maybe only if it’s ...