hanukkah

We may refer to Hanukkah as the holiday of lights but, let’s be honest, the week-long affair is all about fried foods. From sufganiyot to latkes, the city basically bursts with unique takes on these dishes for eight days. We’re not complaining, of course, but sometimes opting for a slightly healthier, made-at-home version of the … Delicious kosher restaurant Malka shares top-notch latke recipe

Let’s start with the straight-up news: this Wednesday morning at 8am, just days before Hanukkah officially begins, Chabad will erect its towering 36-foot menorah at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, directly across from the Plaza Hotel. The candelabra, called World’s Largest Menorah, will be lit each night of the holiday, starting Sunday night and continuing … The biggest menorah in the world is being lit in Manhattan this week

As Thanksgiving fades into a distant memory, our attention swiftly turns to Hanukkah, which kicks off in just under two weeks, on December 14. Naturally, in addition to constantly updating our gift lists, we’re mentally preparing to devour endless amounts of donuts. The odder the flavor, the higher the chance of us digging in. The … Here are the 8 sufganyot flavors that will be available at Michaeli Bakery this Hanukkah

Hanukkah shopping mode: activated. Tablet‘s annual Hanukkah Bazaar returns on December 6 (7–10pm) and December 7 (10am–6pm) on the Lower East Side at Canyon Essex, an experience space at 135 Delancey Street. Over 40 vendors will be purveying all the Judaica-adjacent delights you’d expect at any sort of Jewish holiday bazaar (menorahs! Kiddush cups! Mezuzahs!) … This annual Hanukkah Bazaar is back in NYC next month and you can already snag tickets for it

The 14th Street Y, the community center in the East Village, is gearing up for its inaugural public menorah lighting scheduled for the second night of Hanukkah—Thursday, December 26—on the north side of Union Square. Between 6pm and 7:30pm, attendees of the free event will get to partake in a variety of festive activities (think … A giant menorah will light up Union Square for the first time next week

With Hanukkah just a few weeks away, our thoughts immediately run to delectable sufganyots, the sort of latkes that taste delicious with any type of dipping and, of course, gifting opportunities. Whether a procrastinator still searching for the perfect present or simply looking to add more flair to your already-packed and ready-to-go packages, here are … 18 New York-themed Hanukkah gifts for 2025