Hanukkah
Some back-of-the-envelope sociology of American Jewry.
Hoping for Latkes, an Amateur Photojournalist Found Himself in the Maelstrom of Romania’s Revolution
Hanukkah during the downfall of Ceausescu.
The Greeks, like their anti-Zionist heirs, sought to strike at the heart of Jewish difference.
English is a language notorious for its strange spellings, and its speakers are more willing to tolerate aberrations than are speakers of other languages.
Some end-of-year remarks on the path of life, spoken in honor of those who do end-of-life work.
At times of war, especially, it was always a patriotic holiday.
Modeling intercommunal harmony near the birthplace of Jesus.
Hebraism vs. which Hellenism?
Were the Hasmoneans really outnumbered?
And American Jews needn’t be hypocrites.
Two competing responses to blood in the sanctuary.
It sounds less mercenary—which is probably also why real coins eventually gave way to chocolate ones.
Originally, the kindling of lights was not part of the holiday.
