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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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Mayor Menino Talks Thanksgivukkah with JewishBoston.com
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Wondering what Mayor Thomas Menino thinks about Thanksgivukkah and its impact on the city of Boston? We asked him all about this holiday phenomenon and what it would take to declare Thanksgivukkah an official holiday in Boston.
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Mayor Menino Declares November 28 ‘Thanksgivukkah’ in Boston
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Ask and you shall receive.
From Boston Magazine
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Ask A Rabbi: Are We Supposed to Give Presents on Every Night of Hanukkah?
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What’s More Jewish Than Food?
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Coming together in the kitchen and around the table are some of the best ways to build lasting memories, create family traditions and continue the centuries-old rituals of the Jewish people.
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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