Happy Hanukkah
12. December 2009 | 02:19Food, games, fun ideas for a happy Hanukkah party
Hanukkah is a joyful holiday that comes with its own rituals, foods, games, songs and stories. That makes it easy to throw a party, especially since the traditions can be enjoyed by guests of all ages and backgrounds. (News Source: USA Today - 19:46:57)
Obama wishes Jews worldwide a Happy Hanukkah
President Barack Obama says Hanukkah’s lessons should inspire everyone to be thankful for what they have. (News Source: Boston Globe - 20:38:26)
Obama wishes Jews worldwide a Happy Hanukkah
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Hanukkah’s lessons should inspire everyone to be thankful for what they have. The eight-day celebration, beginning at sunset Friday, commemorates the re-dedication of the temple by Jewish rebels known as the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians. The holiday is marked by the kindling of the lights of a menorah. Obama and first lady Michelle Obama … (News Source: The Washington Times - 22:58:50)
Happy Hanukkah from the JCC in DeWitt
The Jewish Community Center in DeWitt hosted a community menorah lighting just before sundown today to welcome the first day of Hanukkah. Rabbi Evan Shore of Shaarei Tora (News Source: Cnylink - 22:16:29)
Obama Wishes Jews Worldwide A Happy Hanukkah
A candleholder Menorah is erected in front of Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate on Sunday, the first day of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Hanukkah’s lessons should inspire everyone to be thankful for what they have. (News Source: WJXT Jacksonville - 19:44:35)
Obama wishes Jews worldwide a Happy Hanukkah
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says Hanukkah’s lessons should inspire everyone to be thankful for what they have. The eight-day celebration, beginning at sunset Friday, commemorates the rededication of the temple by Jewish rebels known as the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians. (News Source: The Kentucky Post - 20:02:19)
Andy Borowitz: Obama Gives Hanukkah Wishes in Hebrew; Birthers Now Claim He Was Born in Israel
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) - President Barack Obama’s decision to wish Jews around the world a happy Hanukkah in Hebrew has added more fuel to… (News Source: The Huffington Post - 21:03:55)
Hanukkah, Festival of Eats
Photo by The Gifted Photographer via Flickr Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. But one happy fact is that while not everyone will participate in the dreidel spinning and menorah lighting, the food of Hanukkah is some of the best fare that transcends denominational boundaries, thanks to the universal appeal of fried food and sweet treats. There are several places in … (News Source: LAist - 18:51:18)
Adam Sandler ‘Hanukkah Song’ still the standard
Happy first day of Hannukah! Today we honor Adam Sandler, who once noticed the dearth of popular, non-traditional Hanukkah tunes out there compared to Christmas songs, and rectified that with the catchy “Hanukkah Song.”It became an instant classic for listing real and imagined celebrities who are Jewish. Andy Samberg couldn’t have done it better, although we’d love to see a digital short marking … (News Source: Zap2It - 17:45:33)
Hanukkah Apps for IPhone
Hanukkah is as fun to celebrate as it is difficult to spell. This year, why not incorporate your iPhone into your enjoyment of the Festival of Lights? When you… (News Source: PC World - 22:45:57)
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