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Hanukkah Blessings

Learn how to say the blessings and light the hanukkiyah, the Hanukkah menorah.

Shehecheyanu

Recite this blessing the first time you do something each Jewish calendar year (e.g., the first night of Hanukkah when you light the menorah), and to mark joyous occasions.

Chicken Fesenjan topped with pomegranate arils

Chicken Fesenjan with Walnuts and Pomegranate Syrup

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

This very famous Persian dish is considered a festive dish served for important occasions.

Classic Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

Latkes are traditionally served for Hanukkah because they are cooked in oil (to commemorate the vial of oil lasting for 8 days).

Stack of cheese pancakes on a red and white patterned plate with honey on top

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

This updated version of classic kaese latkes was created in deference to the heroine Judith, who saved the Jews from annihilation by feeding salty cheese and wine to General Holofernes.

Moroccan sweet couscous recipe for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah

Moroccan Sweet Couscous with Mixed Dried Fruits

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

This is a very kid-friendly recipe and a great way to get those iron-packed fruits into their diet.

Tuscan Biscotti

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

Although not mentioned in Deuteronomy, almonds also figure prominently in Tu BiShvat celebrations, as they are the first tree to flower in Israel at that time of year.