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Passover
Substantial information about Passover. Includes a discussion about the Haggadah, laws, recipes, family activities, and songs.
http://www.aish.com/holidays/passover/
Purim
Information about Purim, "or the Feast of Lots, ... a joyous holiday
that recounts the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre during
the Persian period (539-330 BCE)," and about the Fast of Esther, which
occurs on the day prior to Purim. Includes history, articles about
holiday customs and rituals, recipes, and more.
http://hillel.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Purim.htm
Jewish Holidays: Lag Ba'Omer
Fire was critical in human evolution. The Cult of Isis worshipped the goddess with fire.
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Synagogue has an ever lasting light burns daily and is not allowed to
ever go out. And "Lag Ba'Omer" the Lighting bonfires, a central form of
celebrating until this day in Israel
A directory of links for the Jewish holiday Lag Ba'Omer, the 33rd day
between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (the timing means the holiday
usually occurs in late spring). The links represent a range of
information about the Lag Ba'Omer, including explanations of the
holiday, traditions (such as the lighting of bonfires), and biographies
of Rabbi Akiva.
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayla.htm
HANUKKAH
How to Play Dreidel: Rules for the Popular Hanukkah Game
This site provides instructions for playing the Hanukkah game of dreidel. It presents reprints of two articles from "A Different Light: The Hanukkah Book of Celebration." One describes the European origins of the dreidel; the other explains how to play the game. Includes links to recipes for jelly doughnuts and latkes, the history and celebration of Hanukkah, and the procedure for lighting the "hanukkiyah" (Hanukkah menorah).
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Hanukkah/TO_Hanukkah_Home/Dreidel/Dreidel_Rules_357.htm
Chabad.org: Holidays: Virtual Chanukah
This site presents the story of Hanukkah, a step-by-step guide to Hanukkah observance, inspirational insights, recipes, games, photos of public menorahs worldwide, a section for children, and more. Available in several languages.
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/default_cdo/jewish/Hanukkah.htm
How We Celebrate Hanukkah
Information about Hanukkah, covering the history and meaning of the holiday and how to celebrate, complete with blessings, songs, activities, recipes for traditional foods, the meaning of "gelt," and a virtual dreidel game. Chag sameach!
http://www.joi.org/celebrate/hanuk/
Epicurious Holidays: Hanukkah, Festival of Lights
Collection of recipes and cooking ideas for Hanukkah, including traditional foods such as latkes and sufganiyot (Israeli jelly donuts), vegetarian recipes, seasonal menus, kosher wine suggestions, baking projects such as rugelach and cream cheese Hanukkah stars, and more.
http://www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus/holidays/hanukkah/recipes/
Lots of Latkes
Collection of recipes for these potato pancakes that are often part of a Hanukkah feast. Includes latke-making tips, recipes for classic potato latkes and variations with ingredients such as sweet potatoes and parsnips. Also includes a link to an article with instructions for making a menorah and to other Hanukkah recipes.
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/food/article/0,20633,1560978,00.html
How We Celebrate Hanukkah
Information about Hanukkah, covering the history and meaning of the
holiday and how to celebrate, complete with blessings, songs,
activities, recipes for traditional foods, the meaning of "gelt," and a
virtual dreidel game. Chag sameach!
http://www.joi.org/celebrate/hanuk/