From a Flicker to a Flame: 8 Ways to Make Hanukkah Glow

Raise your Hanukkah candlepower! Make each day more meaningful and memorable by incorporating into your family's festivities these eight surefire suggestions by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance:

Let There be Light Timeout
Enjoy the moment. Plan some fun activities while the Hanukkah candles are burning.

Tradition and Change
Limit the gifts and give the traditional Hanukkah gelt.

Latke Lunacy
Host a "bring your favorite latkes" party. Recipe cards included.

A Great Miracle Happened
Recite the Hallel prayer every morning.

Tell a Tale
Choose eight stories about Hanukkah and tell one each night.

Wonderful Women
Retell the stories of Judith and Chana.

Give Wisely
Give charity each night. Create a tzedakah box and put coins in after candle-lighting.

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