The Shabbat Table – Edible gifts for Purim
In this week’s edition of The Shabbat Table, Norene Gilletz provides recipes for delicious edible gifts that you can either use for mishloach manot or as ideal additions to your Shabbat menu.
Caruso Parnell: The little miracle I’m hoping for this holiday
“What I’d really like this Hanukkah is to be able to find my own connection to the holiday, a connection that has nothing to do with that other holiday-that-shall-not-be-named.”
Troy: The man who made the Jews strong again
“Let’s learn from Max Nordau to not just buff our muscles, but stretch our spirits, in the true Zionist and updated Maccabean tradition.”
Kay: Understanding Hanukkah’s miracle through the ancient prisms of horror
“The world of miracles that our ancient ancestors knew was a world that you and I would experience as a lifelong horror movie.”
Landau: The miracle of survival against the odds
“Despite many life challenges that would justify defeat or depression, Clara wastes no energy on regret or self-pity.”
Trump pledges support for Jewish victims of hate in Hanukkah message
U.S. president Donald Trump released a message of hope and resilience in support of Hanukkah.
Eight (or so) Variations on Maoz Tzur
In the second part of his Maoz Tzur series, Mark Mietkiewicz gives you videos of some of his favourite renditions of the Hanukkah standard.
The Shabbat Table – More Latke Love!
Just in case you haven’t decided yet on what kind of latkes to make for Hanukkah, here are a whole lotta luscious latke recipes for your eating pleasure.
Hanukkah – A berry special time of year
Add some blueberries to your Hanukkah menu this year!
The Festival of Sigd – Ethiopian Jews fast and feast, and hold their umbrellas high
Mark Mietkiewicz writes about the holiday of Sigd.
