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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 local spots near Medford.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. In you're looking for latkes, Medford's Temple Shalom is holding a Hanukkah Party on Sunday, Dec. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. with Children's Musician "The Music Man." There will be music, a sing-a-long, crafts, menorah making, a children's book fair and lots and lots of latkes. There's a suggested donation of $5 per family along with an article of warm children's clothing to be donated to a local charity. Observing 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. Although there are many recipes, …

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Hanukkah 2012 in Medford

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Medford with fun events and delicious recipes.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8.  In Medford, Temple Shalom is holding its usual schedule of services and special Hanukkah events, including: For more information on Temple Shalom's events, email events@templeshalommedford.org. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, 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…

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