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The Blogs: 5 positive changes I’ve observed in Israel this year

From the blog of Daniel Rosehill at The Times of Israel

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Watch: IDF soldier plays soccer with Palestinian kids

IDF Arabic spokesman tweets video of IDF soldier playing ball with a group of Arab boys

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9 Things You Didn't Know About Hanukkah | My Jewish Learning

Hanukkah is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays in the United States. But that doesn’t mean there is ...

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1980s photograph of the facade of menorah drawing in a Second Temple-era tomb at Mukhmas (From the archive of the Unit of the Staff Officer for Archaeology in Judea and Samaria)

Rare Second Temple menorah drawing from biblical Maccabean site brought to light

Hitherto unpublished 2,000-year-old engraved menorah, forgotten in archives for 40 years, shores up hypothesis that ancient Michmas was a priestly settlement, study says

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As Chanukah approaches we remind those that try, "You will never extinguish the light that is Israel!"

 

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Recipes for Hanukkah | My Jewish Learning

Hanukkah Foods. Hanukkah at Home. Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights. Jewish Holidays.

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Japanese-Style Latkes for Hanukkah | The Nosher

The Japanese word “okonomiyaki” is derived from two words: okonomi (how you like it) and yaki (grill). Okonomiyaki is a ...

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WATCH! 2000-Year-Old Chanukah Lamp Found Intact in Jerusalem | United with Israel

Just in time for Chanukah! A City of David archaeologist has discovered an intact oil lamp from the Second Temple period.

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Hanukkah Song and Music Guide | My Jewish Learning

Need help remembering the melodies and lyrics of your favorite Hanukkah songs? Or tired of the same one or two songs ...

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A different doughnut for each Hanukkah night

These recipes for each night of the festival, with distinctive shapes and flavorings, highlight Jewish diversity through time and place.

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Chanukah in Bergen Belsen | Aish

The rabbi was desperately looking for a small light in the sea of dark despair.

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Israel reportedly set to begin COVID vaccination drive next week

Netanyahu and coronavirus czar say shots will be administered earlier than planned; Nachman Ash says he believes many currently restricted activities can resume by Passover

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A Chanukah-era Jewish olive oil stamp

Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.

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Ancient oil lamp haul found near Beit Shemesh digs up solution to modern mystery

Site of workshop from 1,600-1,700 years ago, in 1 of the 10 principal cities under Hasmonean rule, was discovered and documented in 1930s by a researcher, then lost again until now

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