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Eight Original Gift Ideas, for the eight days of Hanukkah.While the trend for gifts ideas for Hanukkah tends to the weird and not that wonderful I think that there is room for the authentic and truly creative that is actually related to the festival.That why I designed my range of original gifts.1.The original do it yourself wooden dreidel, - a spin on the older fashioned dreidel. There is a joy in constructing it yourself and watching it spin.2. Drip mats for the Menorah. Even drip less …

What is Hanukkah and why is it celebrated?Hanukkah is an eight day festival that commemorates the re dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, in the second century B.C. According to legend Jews rose against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Each night a candle of a candelabra or menorah is lit. What happens each day of Hanukkah?Hanukkah is celebrated each night with the lighting of an additional candle, the saying of blessings and the singing of special songs. Afte …

There are many symbols and icons associated with Hannukah. For example, donuts, latkes, Hannukah gelt and the dreidel, or sevivon. But have you ever wondered about the origins of these Hannukah icons?SufganiotWhat would Hanukkah be without the sweet treat of those delicious jelly donuts? In recent years, Israeli bakeries compete to produce the most exciting range, and the toppings and fillings become ever more imaginative. But the first donut recipe actually originated in Europe and dates …

Every year, I continue to be proud and amazed by the Chanukah experience offered here in Israel. Whether you're from America, Australia, Europe, or other western countries, we have all grown accustomed to focusing on Christmas come holiday season, and it can be a struggle to put Chanukah at the forefront of our minds. The lights at times seem to fade, or worse, mesh with those of the other holidays.Here in Israel, however, 'holiday season' means one thing and one thing only...CHANUKAH! Jelly dou …