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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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Ask A Rabbi: How Do I Teach Hanukkah to My Interfaith Family?
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When I was growing up I always learned that Hanukkah was a holiday about defending the Jewish people against assimilation; now that I’m an adult and in an interfaith family, that feels like an awkward thing to teach my kids. How do I teach the story in a way that doesn’t feel like it’s critiquing our own family’s existence?
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New Children’s Book Imparts Message of Empathy
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The true meaning of Hanukkah, which is one of the messages author Jane Sutton seeks to impart in her new book, has a lot in common with that of Thanksgiving: thinking about others.
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A Thanksgivukkah Feast
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A turkey can be fried in less than an hour, giving you more time to spend with guests.
From San Diego Jewish Journal
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Thanksgiving and Hanukkah—Together at the Table
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As far as the food is concerned, both holidays are filled with traditions rather than hard and fast rules.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Decorate Your Table with Downloadable Place Cards
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Looking for a super easy way to dress up your holiday table? Try our free downloadable place cards, which you can print on regular paper using a color printer.
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Happy Thanksgivukkah: 5 Ways to Celebrate this Once-in-a-Lifetime Hybrid Holiday
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Two is better than one—especially when it comes to holidays.
From BostInno
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Cranberry Sauce-Filled Sufganiyot Recipe
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Follow this recipe and you’ll have impressive and tasty sufganiyot this year.
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‘Thanksgivukkah’ fever hits the Southland
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Enchanted with the culinary and cultural possibilities of this hybrid holiday, many American Jews in the Southland are gobbling up the phenomena.
From Los Angeles Daily News
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Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Learning Opportunities for Young Children
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Whether these activities are completed at school or at home as a family, they are guaranteed to bring smiles to children’s faces while providing them with the opportunity to ask questions and learn.
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Tips for Hosting an Interfaith Holiday Celebration
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You might find that while Thanksgiving is normally a convergence of certain friends or family members, and Hanukkah is normally celebrated with other loved ones, this dual holiday will bring new people together. Here are a few things to think about as you plan for your gathering, whether you’re a host or a guest.
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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