Jewish Holidays

Five Fun and Meaningful Hanukkah Facts You May Not Know

By Rabbi Greg Marcus / December 21, 2025 / 0 Comments

Hanukkah is one of the most celebrated Jewish Holidays in the United Stated and around the world. Many of us who never go to synagogue still light candles and enjoy Hanukkah foods like latkes and sufganiyot. Sufganiyot are jelly donuts, We eat fried food. We give gifts. Even people who never step foot in a … Read more

Fun Facts About Sukkot

By Rabbi Greg Marcus / July 25, 2024 / 1 Comment

Did you know that the last day of Sukkot is its own holiday? I didn’t until very recently. It is called Hoshana Rabbah. In October I had the opportunity to attend at a morning service at Beth Jacob I learned something new! Here are some facts about Sukkot that I can now share with you. … Read more