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By JewishBoston.com
We took our video camera to the streets to find out what the people of Boston think about Thanksgivukkah. We even went to Boston City Hall for a special interview with Mayor Menino!
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Boston Reacts to Thanksgivukkah (Video)
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8 Family-Friendly Thanksgivukkah Activities
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Four Questions with Dana Gitell, Creator of Thanksgivukkah.com
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We will eat Turkey Latkes…also known as Tur-kaktes!
and for leftovers latkes turkey burgers! http://hanukkahthanksgiving2013.org/cooking
Fabulous! I’m thinking of making cranberry latkes!
You can begin your celebration of Thanksgivukkah on Friday, November 15th at Havurah on the Hill with a honest to goodness “Jewish Pilgrim” in full costume and a Hanukkah / Thanksgiving themed Shabbat dinner. http://www.vilnashul.org/events/event/havurah_celebrates_thanksgivikkuh
“Kids get a lot of days off” …classic.
Listen to the Thanksgivukkah song:
http://www.tinyurl.com/thanksgivukkahsong
Enjoy both holidays and celebrate!
Well done!!
Sheila