Celebrating Hanukkah: A Festival of Light, Joy, and Tradition
What is Hanukkah and why is it celebrated? Hanukkah is a vibrant and meaningful Jewish festival celebrated worldwide. The…
A Light Inclusive Hanukkah
An Inclusive Hanukkah I did not grow up celebrating Hanukkah, in fact, I did not grow up Jewish. My…
Easy Baked Sufganiyot & Other Hanukkah Traditions
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah with your own—or a friend’s—family or just know about the holiday from Adam Sandler’s beloved…
A Sharing of Hanukkah Prayers, Traditions, and Recipes
Every night as a child, my family would get together each night of Hanukkah, light the Menorah, say the…
Celebrating Hanukkah from Jerusalem to Greensboro
Nes gadol haya sham. These Hebrew words, which mean “a great miracle happened there,” are said by American Jews…
Hunger During the Holidays: How to Give—or Get—Help
By Guest Blogger Leslie Loyd, A Simple Gesture So much of the holiday season is centered around food: tables…
Ellen’s Book Nook — December 2022: Holiday Reads
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the…
Gift Ideas for Teens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser (Some) Teens are HARD to buy for. When TMOM asked me to write this…
Ellen’s Book Nook — November 2021: Holiday Favorites
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I have always loved bringing out holiday books to enjoy this time of…
Children’s Books to Help appreciate Differences: Ellen’s Book Nook
We are fortunate to live in a world that is made up of different people, cultures, religions, and beliefs….