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Hanukkah 2012

Friday, December 7, 2012

Try These Hanukkah Recipes During the Festival of Lights

Make these brisket, latke, and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah. Or, get them to-go from places in the Stoneham area.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. Nearby, temples are observing the Jewish tradition through community parties and celebration. Melrose's Temple Beth Shalom participated in this year's Home for the Holidays. In Malden, Temple Tifereth Israel will hold a "Chanukah Dinner Dance" from 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the temple's 539 Salem St. location. Temple Beth Israel Malden will also hold a "Chanukah Bash" at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at it's 10 Dexter St. location.  At home, the Festival of Lights goes hand-in-hand with making special Hanukkah foods. Before you light the menorah, make sure you have all the ingredients for some great brisket, latke, and sufganiyot…

Hanukkah 2012 in the Stoneham Area

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Stoneham region this weekend.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, lasting for eight days and ending a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. The oil lasted for eight days, according to the story, and the holiday of Hanukkah was born. Today, Jews generally celebrate by gathering together with family, lighting one candle on the menorah each of the eight nights, playing dreidel and eating special holiday foods such as potato latkes and babka.  Locally, temples are observing the …

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