Chefs compete at the Centre for Judaism in the Lower Fraser Valley of British Columbia’s Iron Chef Chanukah Competition II. (photo from Centre for Judaism) Last month, after the lighting of the menorah, dancing and refreshments, the Centre for Judaism in the…
A menorah-like drawing from Kuntillet Ajrud. Source: “The Asherah, the Menorah and the Sacred Tree” by J. E. Taylor, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (1995). Though the religious symbolism of the menorah is consistent with Jewish mythology…
Mountain Baby’s Chanukah wares on display. (photo from Judy Banfield) For most of us, preparing for Chanukah is fairly simple. When it comes to finding candles, dreidels and even menorahs, there is no lack of stores and gift shops in…
(photo from chabad.org) Bubby’s crispy latkes, Grandpa’s melodious singing and the image of multiple generations gazing at the Chanukah flames – these are among some of our most cherished memories of Chanukah. But what are we to do when someone…
The holiday season is a time many of us look forward to – sometimes with anticipation, sometimes with dread. Peace on earth may seem impossible if you don’t have peace of mind. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) suggests that…
With kids off school and parents home from work, the winter holidays are perfect for creating family time to play and learn together. ABC Life Literacy Canada offers these holiday family literacy tips to warm your heart and feed your…
VTT’s HannukkaMunity of LOVE. (photo from Vancouver Talmud Torah) Vancouver Talmud Torah has two great Chanukah-related initiatives, one for the students to connect with students from other schools and one to bring parents and staff to work together and build the…
The Holiday of Light, Chanukah is approaching fast. That is why Curly Orli and I are looking to prepare Chanukah cookies with you! However, we will not need eggs, flour or other ingredients for baking – instead, we will make…
Latkes are a simple yet delicious holiday treat. Try baking instead of frying, or dress them up with dill sauce and fish. (photo by Barry A. Kaplan) They’re sometimes greasy, sometimes salty and soggy, and they are fried in oil.…
There are so many flavors of sufganiyot to be found in Jerusalem around this time of year. (photo by Barry A. Kaplan) From Israel have come two popular foods for Chanukah: sufganiyot (doughnuts, often filled with jelly) and ponchikot, which are…
