Statement by the President on Hanukkah

Statement by the President on Hanukkah

President Obama sends his warm wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah—and Thanksgivukkah.
From the White House

Celebrating Thanksgivukkah (Recipes Included!)

Celebrating Thanksgivukkah (Recipes Included!)

WBUR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Amy Traverso, one of Radio Boston’s food-loving regular guests, about delicious dishes that combine the best of both holidays.
From WBUR

Eight Crazy Ways to Celebrate Thanksgivukkah

Eight Crazy Ways to Celebrate Thanksgivukkah

Here are eight ways to celebrate Thanksgivukkah.
From CNN

Happy Valentinukkah’s Day!

Happy Valentinukkah’s Day!

With Thanksgivukkah upon us, Slate offers this handy guide to future Hanukkah holiday overlaps.
From Slate

Thanksgivukkah: Say Shalom to a Rare Holiday Hybrid

Thanksgivukkah: Say Shalom to a Rare Holiday Hybrid

According to Jeff Levy, director of JewishBoston.com at Combined Jewish Philanthropies, the fusing of the two holidays may not only mean double the fun, but double the stress.
From Metro Boston

Mayor Menino Declares November 28 ‘Thanksgivukkah’ in Boston

Mayor Menino Declares November 28 ‘Thanksgivukkah’ in Boston

Ask and you shall receive.
From Boston Magazine

PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly: Thanksgivukkah

PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly: Thanksgivukkah

For the first time since the 1800s, the first full day of Hanukkah coincides with Thanksgiving Day this year, and according to many in the Jewish community, the two holidays have much more in common than just a calendar date. They both celebrate gratitude, community, and religious tolerance.
From PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly

When Hanukkah Meets Thanksgiving in Plimoth, Break into Song

When Hanukkah Meets Thanksgiving in Plimoth, Break into Song

Last week, Kehillah Schechter Academy traveled to Plymouth to celebrate a fluke in the calendar: the convergence of Thanksgiving with the first day of Hanukkah, dubbed “Thanksgivukkah” by a Kehillah Schechter parent, Dana Gitell.
From The Boston Globe

Cookbook Author Shares ‘Thanksgivukkah’ Recipes Fit for Foodies and Families

Cookbook Author Shares ‘Thanksgivukkah’ Recipes Fit for Foodies and Families

For self-proclaimed foodie Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, the once-in-a-lifetime convergence this year of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving means a welcome chance to experiment in the kitchen with two very different culinary traditions.
From The Intelligencer