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Hanukkah

A structure billed as the "World's Largest Menorah" by Jewish leaders stands at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street.

The Unholy Competition Between Christmas and Hanukkah

Jews in America suffer from Christmas envy—a condition that thwarts a true appreciation of Hanukkah and, at the same time, debases Christmas.
By Micah Halpern
Santa.

How Money and Nostalgia Continue to Inspire Christmas Releases

Though I'm Jewish, I can't pretend to be an impartial observer of Christmas music.
By Ari Rosenschein
The Best Gifts For The James Bond In Your Life

The 15 Best Gifts for the James Bond in Your Life

Everything a well-heeled gentlemen wants to receive this holiday season
By Zachary Weiss
"The Prettiest Doll in the World", July 5, 1870. Alexandra "Xie" Rhoda Kitchin. (Photo: Courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gilman Collection, Purchase; Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Kravis)

10 Things to Do in New York’s Art World Before January 5

By Paul Laster
Mike Goldberg lights a basketball menorah as part of Jewish Heritage Night at the Barclays Center. (Photo: Bentzi Sasson / CTeen.com)

The Brooklyn Nets Host Hanukkah at the Barclays Center

By Matthew Kassel

America, Meet Haym Salomon

By Paul Miller

Here’s the First Mention of Hanukkah in The New York Times

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke
'Tis the season (Photo via Getty Images)

Celebrating Christmas is Weird for Jews, and the Times Is on It

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke
(Wikimedia Commons)

Jewish Techies Launch Hanukkah-Themed Hackathon

By Jordyn Taylor
Catherine Malandrino.

To Do Wednesday: Make a Scene

By Peter Davis

Poll Shows Almost Half of Americans Believe There Is a 'War on Christmas'

By Hunter Walker

Santorum Campaign Disavows Controversial Hanukkah Card

By Hunter Walker
Councilman Jumaane Williams (Photo: Facebook)

Celebrate 'ChrisKwanUkah' With Jumaane Williams

By Hunter Walker
Wodka Vodka: the anti-Semitic spirit of choice!

Wodka Vodka: Not Just Offensive to the Jews!

By Drew Grant
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