How Blue And White Became Synonymous With Judaism

A web search for “Hanukkah decorations” yields a trove of whimsical items like menorah-and-dreidel-adorned straws, pillows, mugs, candy and napkins. These widespread choices have one thing in common — they are blue and white.

Jews Increasingly Living In A Time Where Antisemitism Is Accepted

The Holocaust may have long passed, but amid the Israeli-Hamas fighting in Gaza, there is a creeping anti-Semitic bias going on in countries where Jews and Jewish communities are situated. For Israeli Ambassador to to the Philippines Ilan Fluss, and others Jewish officials, this is very concerning.

Jewish, Judaism, NewsBaby Lyn Cacho ResultaDecember 12, 2023Baby Lyn Cacho Resulta, Judaism, Jews, Israel, Hanukkah, antisemitism, Zenger News, Zenger, ZengerNews, news, Secondary featureComment

Hanukkah Celebrations Have Changed Dramatically: The Same Is True Of Christmas

(ANALYSIS) Hanukkah is a minor festival in the Jewish liturgical year, whose major holidays come in the fall and spring — the High Holidays and Passover, respectively. Because of its proximity to Christmas, however, Hanukkah has been culturally elevated into a major celebration.

🕎 Amid Israel-Hamas War, Hanukkah 2023 Mixes Fears With Festivities 🔌

This week’s Weekend Plug-in looks at Hanukkah amid the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

Hanukkah in 2023: Will Jews Be Festive in Fearful Times?

With Israel at war and antisemitism, particularly on college campuses, showing a sharp upswing across America, is this any time to put a menorah in the window — to "publicize the miracle" of Hanukkah by celebrating boldly, according to Jewish tradition?

Family, Art And Judaism: How ‘The Fabelmans’ Explores Spielberg’s Biggest Questions

(FILM REVIEW) The seven-time Oscar-nominated movie “The Fabelmans” is Steven Spielberg’s reflection on his early family life and filmmaking aspirations. It’s also a reflection on his Jewish roots.

‘Untraditional’ Hanukkah Celebrations Often Full Of Traditions For Jews Of Color

(ANALYSIS) Hanukkah, the Jewish “festival of lights,” commemorates a story of a miracle, when oil meant to last for one day lasted for eight. Today, Jews light the menorah, a candelabra with eight candles – and one “helper” candle, called a shamas – to remember the Hanukkah oil, which kept the Jerusalem temple’s everlasting lamp burning brightly.

Analysis, North America, NewsSamira MehtaDecember 19, 2022Hanukkah, Judiasm, Jewish holidays, Cooking, American Jews, Jews of Color, Samira Mehta, Secondary FeatureComment

These Are The Women Heroes Behind The Scenes of The Hanukkah Story

(ANALYSIS) On the surface, Hanukkah is a story of male heroism. A ragtag rebel force led by a rural priest and his five sons, called the Maccabees, freed the Jews from oppressive rulers. But seeing Hanukkah this way misses the inspiring women who were prominent in the earliest tellings of the story.

North America, NewsAlan Avery-PeckDecember 7, 2021Alan Avery-Peck, Hanukkah, Women heroes, women, Secondary FeatureComment

Why Texas minister talked to me (and only me) about deadly church shooting

(OPINION) Introducing “Weekend Plug-In,” a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: how Bobby was the only media allowed in to the Texas church that witnessed a shooting Sunday, top religion stories of the week, a new religion beat reporter hired at the New York Times and more.

New York clergy denounce anti-Semitic violence following slew of attacks

Amid a global trend of increasing anti-semitism, attacks have been reported on an almost daily basis throughout Hanukkah in New York City. Faith leaders there met to discuss what to do about it.

Holiday mystery to ponder – Where are all the Hanukkah movies?

(COMMENTARY) Cable TV’s holiday movie season is full of Christmas titles. Do Jews want more representation?

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