Were you given a tiny Torah on Simchat Torah? Time to bring it out!

Do you wonder how the Jewish holidays get their names? Read on.

Have you ever stood in front of a supermarket shelf and compared the ingredients on a box of plain Kosher for Passover matzah, and one that’s labelled “Not for Passover”? They both have just two ingredients: water and flour. So what’s the difference?

This is what we often do during Christmas. Gather together, order in Chinese food and take in a few movies.

When we think of Chanukah, first is the Menorah or Chanukiah, then the food – maybe sufganiyot or latkes - then the dreidel, or sevivon.

Here’s what I found from reading First and Second Maccabees.

Chanukah – the one holiday tied to actual historical events – is the only one whose story didn’t make it into Tanach.

There’s only one way to spell Chanukah in Hebrew, but English is another story.

Last blog, we began to question whether Chanukah is truly a minor holiday. We continue with a look at the laws and how importance changes over time.

How often have you heard this: “Chanukah’s really a minor holiday. We only make a big deal because it’s so close to Christmas, so we don’t feel left out.” Or, “It’s only in the 20th Century in North America that Chanukah became a big deal.” The truth is more nuanced than that.

Some answers - and questions - about lighting the Chanukah candles.

We have a little Chanukah tradition in our family that started with our youngest son, who is turning 19 soon.