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Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 20 Dec 2022

This article reflects on Theodor Herzl's essay "The Menorah," in which he uses the story of Hanukkah to explore the reclaiming of Jewish identity in the face of anti-Semitism.

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You light candles

Bruce Black in Lehrhaus · 19 Dec 2022

This poem by Bruce Black reflects on the act of lighting candles in the context of Hanukkah.

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Surprised by Joy

Ben Greenfield in Tablet · 15 Dec 2022

This article discusses the unique nature of Hanukkah as a Jewish holiday that lacks a preparatory period or ritual.

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Hallmark's latest Hanukkah movie is weirdly good

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward · 6 Dec 2022

Hallmark's latest Hanukkah movie, "Hanukkah on Rye," is being praised as a significant improvement from previous attempts by the network to portray Jewish holiday stories.

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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff says he didn’t expect his Judaism ‘to be such a big deal’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 31 May 2022

Douglas Emhoff, the second gentleman of the United States and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has found his public representation as a Jewish person to be unexpectedly significant and meaningful.

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Intrigue in Iran and the Stories of Mizrahi Jews

People of the Pod · 3 Dec 2020

In this discussion, Sima Shine, former head of Mossad's research division and senior researcher at Israel's Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), talks about recent developments in Iran, including the death of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who led Iran's nuclear weapons program.

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TanakhCast #149: The Lion and the Menorah Edition

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 21 Jan 2019

In episode #149 of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

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Roman Holiday

Simone Somekh in Tablet · 20 Jul 2018

Flavius Josephus recounts the burning of the Jewish Temple by Roman commander Titus in 70 C.E., leading to the eventual relocation of the Temple menorah to Rome.

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‘Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins’ Is the True Story of Hanukkah

Alexander Aciman in Tablet · 18 Dec 2017

"Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins" challenges the idea of a singular, canonical Hanukkah story by introducing goblins and magical elements into the narrative.

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The insanely fascinating history of Hanukkah light

Forward · 5 Dec 2017

The article discusses the historical significance and evolution of lighting practices during Hanukkah and Christmas.

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The Menorah: A Most Emblematic Emblem

Tel Aviv Review · 14 Jul 2017

Steven Fine, a Jewish history professor at Yeshiva University and author of "The Menorah: From the Bible to Modern Israel," delves into the extensive history of the Menorah, a symbol deeply rooted in Jewish tradition.

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The Lamp of Zion

Elizabeth Shanks Alexander in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jan 2017

The menorah, with its 3000-year history and intricate design, holds a unique place as a religious symbol.

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Kiev’s Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Torched; Assailant Remains At Large

Vladislav Davidzon in Tablet · 17 Sep 2015

The Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial in Kiev, Ukraine, commemorating the massacre of 34,000 Jews by German SS troops in 1941, was recently torched by unidentified assailants on Rosh Hashanah.

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Camp Fire

Natan Sharansky in Tablet · 8 Dec 2010

In the story "Camp Fire" by Natan Sharansky from his book "Fear No Evil", the author describes his experience celebrating Hanukkah in a Soviet prison camp.

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Tablet’s Guide to Hanukkah

The Editors in Tablet · 10 Dec 2009

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in the 2nd century BCE after the Maccabees' successful uprising against the Greeks.

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Week at a Glance

Elisa Albert in Tablet · 6 Dec 2007

The narrator recounts a chaotic week during Christmas, Papa Irwin's 98th birthday, and the first night of Chanukah in 2005 in L.A. Family tensions are high, with the narrator feeling out of place and disconnected.

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