Joan Torres isn't Jewish, but over the years, she's been invited to various Jewish celebrations. "I know what to bring for Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and a shiva call," she said, using the term for a ...

Food plays a symbolic and important role in this holiday, and to underscore the oil that fueled the Hanukkah miracle, ...

Gift giving is one of the most recognizable traditions of the winter holidays, but the practice can also bring uncertainty about expectations, customs and good manners. As Christmas and Hanukkah ...

The other day I was looking at my daughter-in-law’s Instagram Story, watching my grandson trying to pronounce Hanukkah. Apparently, this year we’re calling it Hakkenah (which is kind of fun and may ...

Show appreciation for your host by not coming empty-handed. Knowing what's appropriate to bring to a dinner party can be daunting. You don't want to arrive empty-handed, but you also don't want to ...