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Home » Hanukkah

Tag: Hanukkah

Posted inNews & Politics

How ancient Jewish religious law influenced the design of a bike bridge in West Rogers Park

by John Greenfield December 8, 2020August 18, 2021

The span includes a special portal to Chicago’s strict Orthodox community.

Posted inArts & Culture

From Scrooge to the Snow Queen: eight stage shows for the holidays

by Chicago Reader December 1, 2016August 18, 2021

The Goodman’s A Christmas Carol leads the seasonal onslaught.

The flip side of the "Dreidel Rap '89" cassette is a "Kosher Basement Mix" of the same song.
Posted inMusic

Did Hanukkah hip-hop peak with ‘Dreidel Rap ’89’?

by Leor Galil December 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Jews and rap go way back together, but holiday songs usually turn the combination into a dumb punch line. That makes this 25-year-old Chicago cassingle an especially welcome find.

Posted inBlogs

Jewish blogger Paul Wieder has a few problems with ‘The Dreidel Song’

by Anne Ford December 14, 2014August 18, 2021

This week’s Chicagoan is Jewish blogger Paul Wieder.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda, Sun 12/9: botanic Hanukkah, a Hurricane Sandy benefit, and a pop-up book fair

by Drew Hunt December 9, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Sunday, December 9, 2012

Posted inBlogs

Holiday finery

by Heather Kenny December 22, 2011August 19, 2021

Taking a look at sartorial norms in your family.

Posted inBlogs

Holiday Cookie Recipes Courtesy of the Liberal Elite

by Jessica Hopper December 24, 2009August 19, 2021

The New York Times’ holiday cookie recipe guide

Posted inBlogs

Classy Man Jammies

by Jessica Hopper December 16, 2009August 19, 2021

Nice PJs for your dude

Posted inBlogs

Subscribe to the Numero Group

by Jessica Hopper December 16, 2009August 19, 2021

The local musical archaeologists offer 2010’s coolest reissues by advance subscription.

Posted inBlogs

Glove the one you’re with

by Jessica Hopper December 15, 2009August 19, 2021

Silk & python gloves

Posted inBlogs

A Grape Hostess Gift

by Jessica Hopper December 14, 2009August 19, 2021

Quick pickled grapes, a perfect hostess gift

Posted inBlogs

21-Single Salute

by Jessica Hopper December 14, 2009August 19, 2021

All the Green Day singles, for the price of an early, out-of-print one on eBay

Posted inBlogs

Reubens by Mail

by Jessica Hopper December 12, 2009August 19, 2021

The gift of the perfect sandwich

Posted inBlogs

Definitive Dolly

by Jessica Hopper December 11, 2009August 19, 2021

Finally a worthy Dolly boxset

Posted inBlogs

High voltage boxset

by Jessica Hopper December 11, 2009August 19, 2021

AC/DC boxset for superfans

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