Christmas

Ideas

What my relatives’ Christmas celebrations taught me about observing Hanukkah

A rabbi feels “the value of being in community with people who were different from me.”

Churches in Israel and the West Bank are canceling Christmas celebrations due to the war

A consortium of Christian leaders in Jerusalem asked Christians “to stand strong with those facing such afflictions by this year foregoing any unnecessarily festive activities.”

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

After an Arab American group complained, the mayor said the town was trying to avoid displaying overt religious symbols on public property.

Food

Meet the Israeli-American ‘good Jewish boy’ behind From Roy’s $95 Christmas panettone

New York

10 Jewish things to do on Christmas in New York

New York

‘Mercenaries for Jesus’: Christmas is a busy time for Jews who sing in churches

New York

Just in time for Hanukkah, an irreverent Jewish adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ debuts on stage

A Christmas tree lights up outside with fireworks

United States

The little-known Jewish origins of Boston’s annual Christmas tree tradition

Food

Meet the inventive Jewish baker behind this year’s most colorful Christmas(y) cookies

An inflatable menorah and a "holiday tree" decorated with ornaments

United States

A Christmas tree, a massive menorah and a lawsuit: Inside the latest fight over holidays in public schools

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