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Chanukah 2012

Friday, December 7, 2012

Hanukkah 2012 in Arlington

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.  Temples in the Arlington area are holding their usual schedule of services and special Hanukkah events as well, including: Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester Beth El Temple Center, Belmont Temple Isaiah, Lexington Temple Emunah, Lexington  Temple B’nai Brith of Somerville Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present…

Try These Hanukkah Recipes During the Festival of Lights

Make these brisket, latke, and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah. Or, get them to-go from local spots in Arlington.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. Temples in the Arlington area are holding their usual schedule of services and special Hanukkah events as well, including: Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester Beth El Temple Center, Belmont Temple Isaiah, Lexington Temple Emunah, Lexington  Temple B’nai Brith of Somerville Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge For more information on Temple Shir Tikvah events, see the temple’s calendar. 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 …

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