Tag Archives: Hanukkah

Americanizing Chanukah

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Rachel

A blog post by Historian Deb Weiner. Last week, a reporter from the Jewish Times called to ask when Chanukah gift-giving first became popular in America. I had no clue, but I knew where to find the answer: in the … Continue reading →

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Lost in Transliteration

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Rachel

A blog post by Executive Director Marvin Pinkert. I think I’ve finally adjusted to Hanukkah. I don’t mean “Hanukkah”, the holiday I’ve celebrated for 60 years, I mean “Hanukkah” the spelling that has become popular in my lifetime. Taking the holiday … Continue reading →

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It’s that magical time of the year…

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Rachel

A blog post by Visitor Services Coordinator Abby Krolik. It’s that magical time of the year…when everything smells like oil and onions. That’s right, it’s Chanukah time! This is my first year after graduating from college, which means that it’s … Continue reading →

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