Mayor Menino Declares November 28 ‘Thanksgivukkah’ in Boston
Ask and you shall receive.
From Boston Magazine
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
Project Dreidel: A New Spin on Giving
Make a child’s Thanksgivukkah unforgettable with a donation to Project Dreidel, where 100 percent of your gift goes toward providing toys to kids in need.
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
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
Turkey: Our Favorite Type of Viral
This clever infographic talks turkey.
From Numbersleuth.org
Cheddar Cheese Coins Recipe
These cheesy crackers couldn’t be easier to throw together, with their egg-free dough and food-processor mixing method.
Holiday Word Search Puzzle
Pumpkin pie still baking? Entertain yourself (and your guests!) with our free word search puzzle that incorporates clues related to both Hanukkah and Thanksgiving.
Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe
Sweet potatoes are easy enough to make Hanukkah-appropriate—simply grate them and turn them into latkes.
Fried Kosher Dill Pickles Recipe
This year, take a break from your nightly latkes and fry up some pickles instead.