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Chabad.org: Jewish Holidays: Chanukah view detail comment email this

This site presents the story of Hanukkah, a step-by-step guide to Hanukkah observance, inspirational insights, recipes, games, photos of public menorahs worldwide, a section for children, and more. Available in several languages.
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/default_cdo/jewish/Hanukkah.htm
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism

Last updated Jun 8, 2009


Epicurious Holidays: Hanukkah, Festival of Lights view detail comment email this

Collection of recipes and cooking ideas for Hanukkah, including traditional foods such as latkes and sufganiyot (Israeli jelly donuts), vegetarian recipes, seasonal menus, kosher wine suggestions, baking projects such as rugelach and cream cheese Hanukkah stars, and more. From Epicurious.
http://www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus/holidays/hanukkah/recipes/
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually

Last updated Dec 12, 2007


Hanukkah Recipes view detail comment email this

Collection of recipes for foods served for Hanukkah celebrations. Includes recipes for latkes, jam-filled mandelbrot, letcho (Hungarian eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and onions), and other dishes. Also includes links to articles about Hanukkah, such as "A Beginner's Guide to Hanukkah." From The New York Times.
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/h/hanukkah/hanukkah_recipes/index.html
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Judaism

Last updated Dec 3, 2008


How to Play Dreidel: Rules for the Popular Hanukkah Game view detail comment email this

This site provides instructions for playing the Hanukkah game of dreidel. It presents reprints of two articles from "A Different Light: The Hanukkah Book of Celebration." One describes the European origins of the dreidel; the other explains how to play the game. Includes links to a recipe for jelly doughnuts and other related content. From MyJewishLearning.
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Jewish_Holidays/Hanukkah/At_Home/Dreidel/How_To_Play.shtml
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Sweets and Sweeteners

Last updated Nov 20, 2009


How We Celebrate Hanukkah view detail comment email this

Information about Hanukkah, covering the history and meaning of the holiday and how to celebrate, complete with blessings, songs, activities, recipes for traditional foods, the meaning of "gelt," and a virtual dreidel game. Chag sameach! (Happy holidays!) From the Jewish Outreach Institute.
http://www.joi.org/celebrate/hanuk/
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Musical Genres, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States

Last updated Dec 6, 2006


Latke Festival Offers New Takes on Holiday Favorite view detail comment email this

Features several recipes from the Long Island (New York) Latke Festival, including pesto latkes, firecracker latke poppers, and curried sweet potato latkes. Provides audio of the broadcast and links to related articles on Hanukkah cooking. From National Public Radio (NPR).
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4225878
Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism

Last updated Dec 14, 2004


Light and Crispy Latkes view detail comment email this

Collection of recipes for these potato pancakes that are often part of a Hanukkah feast. Includes latke-making tips, recipes for classic potato latkes and variations with ingredients such as sweet potatoes and parsnips. Also includes a link to an article with instructions for making a menorah and to other Hanukkah recipes. From Sunset magazine.
http://www.sunset.com/food-wine/holidays-occasions/light-crispy-latkes-00400000012092/index.html
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually

Last updated Oct 5, 2009


NPR: Holidays view detail comment email this

Holiday-related features from National Public Radio (NPR) programs. Includes audio from programs on memories and traditions, food, music, and movies. Also features commentaries and selections from NPR's recipe and music archives.
http://www.npr.org/nprholidays/
Topics: Christmas, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Music, Musical Genres

Last updated Feb 17, 2007




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