Saturday, December 8, 2012
Make these brisket, latke, and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah. Or, get them to-go from local spots in Clarendon Patch.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. Observing the Festival of Lights goes hand-in-hand with making special Hanukkah foods. Before you light the menorah, make sure you have all the ingredients for some great brisket, latke, and sufganiyot. Although there are many recipes, below are a few to try during the eight nights. Potato Latkes Ingredients Instructions Once they are ready to eat, try them with some apple sauce mixed with sugar & cinnamon, sour cream or just a sprinkling of salt. Brisket Ingredients Instructions Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) from chabad.org Ingredients Instructions TELL US: What are your favorite things to eat during Hanukkah? Do you have any …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Arlington with fun events and delicious recipes.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. Here are some ways to celebrate Hanukkah in Arlington: Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. The oil lasted for eight days, according to the story, and the holiday of Hanukkah was born. …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington plans celebration for Sunday at the Pentagon City Row ice rink.
Children and adults from Arlington celebrating Hanukkah are set to converge on the outdoor ice rink at Pentagon City Row this weekend. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Hanukkah on Ice will begin with Jewish music and classic holiday songs. Arlington County Fire Chief James Schwartz will light a huge menorah at 7 p.m. "It is a holiday that enriches our lives with the light of tradition" said Rabbi Mordechai Newman, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington and coordinator of Hanukkah on Ice. "We want to make the spirit of the Hanukkah holiday alive for the kids." The Pentagon row ice rink is located at 1201 S. Joyce St. in Arlington. Tickets are $12 at the door and $10 in advance. Ticket prices include skate rental. Food sold …
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
A brief guide to the candles and the blessings.
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, begins at sunset on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev -- Dec. 20 this year -- and lasts for eight days. There is an order to the nightly lighting and blessings. Temple B'nai Shalom in Fairfax Station provided an online guide. Lighting the Candles The Blessings There is a blessing for the candles. "Blessed are you, Adonai our G-d, Ruler of the Universe, Who sanctifies us with mitzvot, and commands us to kindle the Hanukkah lights." "Blessed are you, Adonai our G-d, Ruler of the Universe, Who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors in days of old, at this season." And a first night blessing: "Blessed are You, Adonai our G-d, Ruler of the Universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and …
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