Friday, December 14, 2012
While the two holidays fall in close proximity to each other and are celebrated in popular culture together, Hanukkah does not hold the religious significance for Jews that Christmas holds for Christians.
Each year, Hanukkah falls in close proximity or during Christmas according to the Hebrew calendar. Because of that, the two are celebrated side by side under the “Happy Holidays” moniker. But in terms of religious significance, Hanukkah doesn’t rank as high for Jews as Christmas ranks for Christians. “It’s hard to not make a big deal of out Hanukkah living in America, and I’m not sure it’s a bad thing,” said Rabbi Rhoda Silverman of Temple Emanuel in Reisterstown. “That’s not a problem for me as long as we don’t forget about everything else that makes us Jewish.” Jonathan Schwartz, senior aide to Baltimore County Council Chairwoman Vicki Almond and a member of Temple Emanuel, sees Hanukkah as having two roles in the lives of American Jews…
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Check out what's on tap this year at the Bethesda Row Hanukkah Spectacular.
Balloon menorahs, live music, hot latkes and celebrities will lead the 5th annual Bethesda Row Hanukkah show this year. Katie Balloons, balloon artist and star TLC series The Unpoppables, will join Rabbi Sender Geisinsky of the Chabad of Bethesda-Chevy Chase to host ‘Chanukah Balloonarama’ at 5:30 p.m. Sunday on Bethesda Lane. The event is free and open to the public and includes a balloon show with souvenirs for children, live music, hot latkes, chocolate coins and more, according to a press release. According to Rabbi Geisineky, the balloon theme was chosen to reflect the uplifting story of Hanukkah, an event commemorating the victory of Jewish fighters, known as the Maccabees, over the great Syrian-Greek army. This year, Hanukkah begins…
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The third day of Hanukkah brought many people out to Bethesda Row to watch a unique menorah being lit by the Chabad of B-CC.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Chabad of B-CC celebrated the third day of Hanukkah on Bethesda Row by lighting a six-foot tall menorah filled with jellybeans. Rabbi Sender Geisinsky and his wife wanted to draw more children to the celebration, and thought that a candy-themed event would be the best way to get them to come. The Chabad also gave out dreidels that could be filled with various candies.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Check out our picks for the weekend.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
There is still time to get into the holiday spirit. There are a number of great holiday-themed events in town this weekend, including music, puppet shows, Chanukah parties and art sales and more! Our picks: Chanukah Wonderland Party Where/When: Travilah Square Shopping Center (Route 28 & Travilah Road, Rockville, MD) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. Why go: Family-friendly fun for free! Challah-making, potato men and iron-beads art on Friday and music, food and games Saturday evening. Price: Free (fees apply for some crafts) Holiday Art Show and Sale at Glen Echo Park Where/When: Glen Echo Park's Popcorn Gallery (7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD) 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Why Go: …
Chabad has six-foot menorah made of jellybeans and much more planned for free outdoor event.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
The Chabad-Lubavitch of Bethesda-Chevy Chase wants to help locals celebrate Chanukah in a whole new way during “Chanukah in Candyland” Thursday, Dec. 22 at 6:00 p.m. This outdoor holiday celebration is FREE for everyone and is slated to take place on Bethesda Row, near the corner of Bethesda Avenue and Arlington Lane. The event’s highlight promises to be the lighting of a six-foot menorah made of jellybeans, but there is plenty of family friendly fun and food planned, including Chanukah Music, a magic show, hot latkes, cotton candy and popcorn. Attendees will receive free dreidels to fill will jellybeans and other sweet treats! For more information, visit Shalom Chabad online or call 240-370-8819.
Gregg Roberts
4:11 am on Sunday, December 16, 2012
It drives me crazy when people keep repeating the line ''Hanukkah is a minor holiday.'' In Israel children have off all week for Hanukkah. Orthodox Jewish schools in Baltimore have a 4 day weekend. Hanukkah is other then Purim the only holiday that traditionally doesn't have restrictions on music, travel etc. and is the last holiday historically and the only one to have happened in Israel. No … more ›