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Chabad.org: Jewish Holidays: Chanukah view detail comment email this

This site presents the story of Hanukkah, a step-by-step guide to Hanukkah observance, inspirational insights, recipes, games, photos of public menorahs worldwide, a section for children, and more. Available in several languages.
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/default_cdo/jewish/Hanukkah.htm
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism

Last updated Jun 8, 2009


High Holy Days on the Net view detail comment email this

This site provides information about the Jewish High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, "the most important of all Jewish Holidays and the only holidays that are purely religious, as they are not related to any historical or natural event." Includes activities, stories, recipes, calendars, and information about Shofar (instrument made from ram's horn), the celebration of Sukkot, and the Yizkor service.
http://www.holidays.net/highholydays/
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism

Last updated Sep 24, 2003


How to Play Dreidel: Rules for the Popular Hanukkah Game view detail comment email this

This site provides instructions for playing the Hanukkah game of dreidel. It presents reprints of two articles from "A Different Light: The Hanukkah Book of Celebration." One describes the European origins of the dreidel; the other explains how to play the game. Includes links to a recipe for jelly doughnuts and other related content. From MyJewishLearning.
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Jewish_Holidays/Hanukkah/At_Home/Dreidel/How_To_Play.shtml
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Sweets and Sweeteners

Last updated Nov 20, 2009


How We Celebrate Hanukkah view detail comment email this

Information about Hanukkah, covering the history and meaning of the holiday and how to celebrate, complete with blessings, songs, activities, recipes for traditional foods, the meaning of "gelt," and a virtual dreidel game. Chag sameach! (Happy holidays!) From the Jewish Outreach Institute.
http://www.joi.org/celebrate/hanuk/
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Musical Genres, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States

Last updated Dec 6, 2006


The Jewish Food Mailing List Archive view detail comment email this

Thousands of recipes from the archives of the Jewish-Food mailing list. "You will also find information on holiday menus, food preparation techniques, cookbook resources, restaurant reviews, and kashruth (kashrus) guidelines - the laws regarding kosher foods." Other features included a recipe submission form and a section on humor called "Kosher Komedy."
http://www.jewishfood-list.com/
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Judaism, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States

Last updated Mar 6, 2002


Jewish Holidays: Passover view detail comment email this

Dozens of sites related to Passover, some in Hebrew or other languages. Everything from recipes and history to matzo clip art.
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaypa.htm
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism

Last updated Apr 21, 2005


Kashrut.com (Kosher Information Source) view detail comment email this

This site offers information on keeping kosher. Included are consumer information on kosher products, resources for kosher travel, recipes, and numerous links to related sites. Includes instructions for preparing a kitchen for Passover. Offers free e-mail notification of updates to the site.
http://www.kashrut.com/
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States

Last updated Mar 17, 2005


Latke Festival Offers New Takes on Holiday Favorite view detail comment email this

Features several recipes from the Long Island (New York) Latke Festival, including pesto latkes, firecracker latke poppers, and curried sweet potato latkes. Provides audio of the broadcast and links to related articles on Hanukkah cooking. From National Public Radio (NPR).
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4225878
Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism

Last updated Dec 14, 2004


MyJewishLearning.com view detail comment email this

This site "is a transdenominational website of Jewish information and education geared toward learners of all ages and educational backgrounds." It provides information about history, daily life, holidays, texts, rituals, laws, culture, food, and more. Includes bibliographies. Searchable.
http://www.myjewishlearning.com
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Judaism, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, Senior Health

Last updated Dec 14, 2004


NPR: Holidays view detail comment email this

Holiday-related features from National Public Radio (NPR) programs. Includes audio from programs on memories and traditions, food, music, and movies. Also features commentaries and selections from NPR's recipe and music archives.
http://www.npr.org/nprholidays/
Topics: Christmas, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Music, Musical Genres

Last updated Feb 17, 2007


OU.ORG - Your Gateway To The Jewish Internet view detail comment email this

The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union) is "the central address and spokesman for 1,000 synagogues; a not-for-profit educational, outreach and social service organization which serves the burgeoning North American Orthodox Jewish community." Its services include certifying kashruth of restaurants and food companies, assisting Orthodox congregations, promoting education and observance, and speaking out on issues affecting Jews in North America. The searchable site provides a database of synagogues, dates of holidays and how they are observed, Torah learning, keeping kosher, Judaism 101 , and other features.
http://www.ou.org/
Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Judaism, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States

Last updated Feb 21, 2001


Passover view detail comment email this

Substantial information about Passover. Includes a discussion about the Haggadah, laws, recipes, family activities, and songs.
http://www.aish.com/holidays/passover/
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Musical Genres

Last updated Mar 28, 2007


Purim view detail comment email this

Information about Purim, "or the Feast of Lots, ... a joyous holiday that recounts the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre during the Persian period (539-330 BCE)," and about the Fast of Esther, which occurs on the day prior to Purim. Includes history, articles about holiday customs and rituals, recipes, and more. From MyJewishLearning.com, a Web site of "Jewish information and education."
http://hillel.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Purim.htm
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism

Last updated Mar 22, 2005




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