Friday, December 7, 2012
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Lexington with fun events and delicious recipes.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. Among the temples in the Lexington area: Temple Isaiah of of Lexington -- view their calendar here. Temple Emunah -- take a look at their calendar here. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for …
Make these brisket, latke, and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
This year, Hanukkah begins the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. Observing the Festival of Lights goes hand-in-hand with making special Hanukkah foods. Before you light the menorah, make sure you have all the ingredients for some great brisket, latke, and sufganiyot. Although there are many recipes, below are a few to try during the eight nights. Potato Latkes Ingredients Instructions Once they are ready to eat, try them with some apple sauce mixed with sugar & cinnamon, sour cream or just a sprinkling of salt. Brisket Ingredients Instructions Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) from chabad.org Ingredients Instructions TELL US: What are your favorite things to eat during Hanukkah? Do you have any special …
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Add photos of your favorite presents and family celebrations right here.
These last few weeks of December are just about the most celebrated time of of the year, especially for young children — and the young at heart. Take this chance to wish your neighbors happy holidays by sharing photos and stories of a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or any other holiday (Festivus, anyone?) with everyone right here on Lexington Patch. Add pictures of the kids opening gifts, pictures of pets, a snapshot of the family gathering round the table or any other holiday photo you'd like — new or old. So come on and keep spreading that holiday cheer by sharing your family's festive photos. You can add pictures directly to this article by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" tab at the top left of the image above, or you …
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
A local rabbi explains Hanukkah and how candles honor the past.
The Festival of Lights, better known as Hanukkah, starts tonight and ends on Dec. 28. Hanukkah follows the Jewish calendar and starts on the same day, which is why the timing is different every year. For instance, next year it starts on Dec. 8 and in 2013 it starts in November. “Tonight is the 25 of Kislev,” Temple Isaiah Rabbi Howard Jaffe said of the day and month in the Jewish calendar. “This eight-day celebration is not the highest holiday in the Jewish religion, but is still sacred and still celebrated." It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish rebel army, after they reclaimed and rededicated the sacred Jerusalem temple from the Assyrian Greeks, Jaffee said. “People light the menorah in memory of the spiritual …
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Hanukkah starts, School Committee considers school building projects and more today in Lexington.
1. Hanukkah: Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins today and is celebrated Dec. 20 to Dec. 28 this year. Today, the holiday, which commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean revolt in the second centure BC, is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts, according to History.com. 2. Estabrook and Enrollment Projections: The School Committee is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Cary Memorial Building and its agenda includes voting to approve the Permanent Building Committee's recommendation on the Estabrook School Project, and four and 10-year enrollment forecasts. 3. High School Hoops: Lexington High's boys and girls basketball squads host …
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The holiday season is steeped in tradition, and we want to hear about yours.
From sipping egg nog to sending cards to exchanging gifts, there are many ways to celebrate the holidays. Whether you and your loved ones celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or some creative combination that mixes and matches from the those three, there's no denying that the holiday season is steeped in tradition, and here at Lexington Patch, we're interested in learning about all of them. Do you head home for the holidays, or open yours to family for a few days, or just to share that special meal? Maybe you roast chestnuts on an open fire, or watch "A Christmas Story" six times on Christmas Eve. Whether its big-time gatherings of friends and family, or something simple like looking forward to scarves and ice-skating, we want to hear …
Deb Weiner
8:55 am on Saturday, December 8, 2012
Last night, as part of a holiday celebration at First Parish in Lexington, I served latkes, carrot tzimmes, chicken, salad, and challah (and sufganiyah for dessert) to 55 people. It was a lot of frying, but it was great fun! -- Debbie Weiner Soule, The Delicious Dish - http://www.deliciousdishlex.com more ›