Spinning the dreidel is definitely something fun to play on Hanukkah! But if you need something new, you can try Hanukkah Bingo from Jewish Holidays in a Box! It's just like regular Bingo, but instead of numbers, the cards are filled with images of latkes, gelt and candles. So dance the hora, light the menorah and then call out "Bingo!"

Jewish Holidays in a Box will be giving away one Hanukkah Bingo set! To enter to win, please comment on this blog post letting us know who you would give your game to if you win. It's OK if it's for you! One winner will be randomly chosen on November 10, after 10:00am PST/1:00pm EST. Good luck!

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If only the Pilgrims had landed at Plymouth Rock a few days earlier, and the Maccabees hadn't found such miraculous oil, we wouldn't be where we are today. We would have to celebrate both Thanksgiving and Chanukah separately, just like we will for the next tens of thousands of years. 

But it seems the stars have aligned just so, and we get to combine not only the actual celebrating, but the cooking and eating that are integral to these two holidays since Thanksgiving falls on the first day of Chanukah this year, giving us Thanksgivukkah. 

Below is a list of the traditional foods for each holiday, and some ideas on how to combine them if you wish. Please share your recipes too! 

And whoever designed this Latke Pie Server must have just been waiting for this day to arrive! 

Make a wish on that wishbone, spin the dreidel, and have a great day!

Thanksgiving Foods
Turkey
Stuffing
Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Cranberry Sauce
Gravy
Rolls
Corn bread
Ham
Turducken
Pumpkin Pie
Sweet Potato Pie
Pecan Pie
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie Spice

Thanksgiving Activities
Saying What You Are Thankful For
Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Watching Football
Playing Football
Wishbone Wishing
Napping!

Chanukah Foods
Potato Latkes
Cheese latkes
Apple sauce, plain and with cinnamon
Sour cream, plain and with sugar
Brisket
Cheese Blintzes
Jelly Donuts
Chocolate Gelt
Cheesecake
Oil

Chanukah Activities
Lighting the Menorah
Singing
Presents
Playing Dreidel
Telling the Chanukah Story

Combos
Deep Fried Turkey
Applesauce Stuffing
Donut Stuffing
Deep Fried Stuffing Patties
Deep Fried Mashed Potato Patties
Sweet Potato Casserole with Chocolate Gelt
Latkes with Cranberry Sauce
Latkes with Gravy
Latkes with Pumpkin Butter
Olive Oil Dressing Over Brussels Sprouts
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Apple Sauce
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sour Cream
Green Bean Casserole Topped with Crispy Latke Pieces
Cranberry Sauce Chocolate Gelt Bread Pudding
Fried Pies 
Doughnuts Filled with Cranberry Sauce
Buttermilk Pie
TurLatNut: Jelly donuts stuffed with cranberry sauce, stuffed into a turkey along with latkes.
Gluten Free Turkey Sandwich: Two Latkes with Sliced Turkey & Cranberry Sauce in Between!


Posted by Rachel Teichman

If your family will be moving or traveling to San Francisco, then The City by the Bay by Elisa Kleven and Tricia Brown is the tour guide for you! From monumental sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street, to notable must-see neighborhoods, like North Beach and Mission Dolores, this book includes fun drawings, unique facts and tips on visiting the City by the Bay. The menorah which is lit in Union Square every year for Chanukah is highlighted in the book as well! There are also a cat, dog and baby for kids to find on every page. They can start having fun in the city before they even arrive! In the back of the book is an Explorer's Guide, which gives a detailed plan of what to see where, and all of the fun local transportation options, from the BART train to a cable car.
OOGIAH received this book directly from Chronicle Books for the purpose of this review, but all opinions are ours.  


Posted by Rachel Teichman