Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees after it was destroyed by the Syrians. When the Jews sought to ...

Settle into all the flavors and aromas of Hanukkah this year with traditional dishes that celebrate the festival of lights. From the crispy latkes to a sweet jelly donut finish, these Hanukkah dinner ...

Our collection of Hanukkah recipes will give you plenty of options for eight delicious days of the Festival of Lights. Load your table with everything from latkes and brisket to blintzes and rugelach.

The Jewish Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, is fast approaching (December 7 to 15, 2023). We’re looking forward to playing dreidel (and winning gelt!), lighting the menorah with loved ones, and, of ...

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. Though historically ...

During the holiday of Hanukkah, which begins Wednesday evening, Dec. 25, we will be using olive oil, the oil of the Hanukkah miracle, to enhance many of our sweet and savory dishes. Fried foods like ...

This week, I hosted a Hanukkah cooking workshop where there was one rule: Don’t say the word “latke.”And I don’t think any of the 15 participants missed the dish-that-shall-not-be-named. The meal took ...

Inspired by a Ukrainian cafe and a mother-in-law’s classic, this take on kasha varnishkes is rich with caramelized onions. By Joan Nathan When my daughter Daniela returned from a work trip to Eastern ...

This story has been updated to include additional context around the history of Hanukkah and the food eaten during Jewish holidays. Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is a Jewish holiday that ...