Not everything is from New York. Have you seen the iconic Hanukkah Song Mashup Dance Spectacular by Chicago native Elliot Dvorin and the Key Tov Orchestra? Key Tov published this marvel 4 years ago and it is still
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Do you ever wonder why it is a tradition to eat sufganiyot (donuts filled with jelly/jelly donuts) for Hanukkah? Many Jews eat fried foods to celebrate the miracle of the one-day oil supply lasting for 8 full nights. You can
We invite everyone to get more creative this Hanukkah. We can do better than just the classic ugly Hanukkah sweater and insert (Jewish object) here leggings. Check out this ChiTribe guide to what you want for Hanukkah – merchandise you
Being in Chicago during Chanukah is a time to celebrate! Whether you are a lifelong local, a suburban transplant or you have been welcomed from far away, there is a place for you at the table. If you are not
Meet Actor Meg Grunewald: The Bubbe on the Right! Creator of Home for Hanukkah with Bubbe: An Interactive Holiday Experience We were so excited to chat with Meg Grunewald about her new project, Home for Hanukkah with Bubbe: An Interactive Holiday
The Story of EBOCH – The Eight Bars of Chanukah The winter is a time for epic tales of light, warmth and victory. Especially in Chicago, where the temperature drops below freezing and drives friends and families inside – storytelling
*Originally posted on Facebook by Daniel Warshawsky* The holiday season can be difficult for those who are struggling. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Years Eve can be points of deep pain for those with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use
A New Way to Celebrate Hannukah in Chicago – Dark Matter Coffee’s Chronikkah Many of us know the story of Hanukkah, the festival of lights – a story of how a small group of Jews fought against all odds to
Meet Erin Ross, Founder of Home Sweet Home In kindergarten, I met my best friend Justin, who has special needs. As Justin and I grew up together, I saw first hand the challenges he and his family faced. At age
“The Family Fund will provide monetary compensation for Chicagoland Jewish women who give birth, but do not qualify for paid maternity leave through their employer.” Written by Mandy Hakimi, Founder of the Family Fund Identifying a Problem Affecting My Community