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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.”

By Rabbi Adina Allen December 23, 2024 3:01 pm

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.”

December 19, 2023 10:43 am

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.

November 30, 2023 5:45 pm

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

By Caleb Guedes-Reed December 23, 2022 10:01 am

10 Jewish things to do on Christmas in New York

By Lisa Keys December 21, 2022 1:45 pm

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

By Jacob Henry December 20, 2022 5:03 pm

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

By Julia Gergely December 7, 2022 3:47 pm

A Christmas tree lights up outside with fireworks

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

By Penny Schwartz December 20, 2021 2:00 pm

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

By Philissa Cramer December 20, 2021 10:00 am

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

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

By Gabe Stutman December 16, 2021 1:07 pm

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What my relatives’ Christmas celebrations taught me about observing Hanukkah

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

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

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

10 Jewish things to do on Christmas in New York

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

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

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

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

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

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