Newton in the Kitchen

Hanukkah Recipes: Easy Latkes, Squash Gelt and Dreidel Treats

Hanukkah begins at sunset tomorrow night, Saturday December 8, and ends at sunset on Sunday December 16. Here are some recipes to help make your holiday sweet – and savory!

 (Makes 12 large latkes) I shared my ‘basic’ version of this recipe two years ago, but I have come to realize that not everyone needs quite so many latkes. So here is a scaled-down version of the recipe – but you can always go back to the original if you like! Ingredients: Directions: Note: If you like grating your own potatoes (and, unlike me, can do so without grating your knuckles), substitute 3 medium baking potatoes for the Simply Potatoes pre-shredded ones. Make sure to grate the potatoes on the larger-holed attachment of your food processor or grater, and squeeze out all moisture in a dishtowel or with your hands. Also, add a tablespoon of water to your beaten eggs to make sure the mixture is moist enough.   (Serves 4) Two years ago…

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Hanukkah 2012 in Newton

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Newton with fun events and delicious recipes.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8.  Here in Newton, there are many special Hanukkah events scheduled: PUBLIC MENORAH LIGHTING ON NEWTON CENTRE GREEN, corner of Langley Road and Centre Streets   CHANUKAH FAMILY FESTIVAL, at the Mall at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston St.   MENORAH LIGHTING AT STAR MARKET CHESTNUT HILL, 1 Boylston St.   CHABAD OF NEWTON CENTRE   CHABAD AT CHESTNUT HILL, 163 Bellingham Road   CONGREGATION BETH EL-ATERETH ISRAEL, 561 Ward St., Newton …

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First Night of Hanukkah Celebrated in Chestnut Hill

Members of Chabad at Chestnut Hill lit a menorah Tuesday night at the Mall at Chestnut Hill.

The Mall at Chestnut Hill was filled with music and families Tuesday night as members from the Chabad Center at Chestnut Hill celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. The annual event takes place on the lower level of the mall, just outside Bloomingdale's, and includes the lighting of the menorah as well a DJ, food and entertainment. 

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What's Going on for Hanukkah in Newton?

With Hanukkah beginning tomorrow night, a number of events are going on in celebration of the holiday.

With Hanukkah beginning at sundown tomorrow, Newton Patch took a look at some events going on in the Garden City over the next few days.  Do you know of any Hanukkah services or events that we've missed? Let us know in the comments section below!   PUBLIC MENORAH LIGHTING ON NEWTON CENTRE GREEN, corner of Langley Road and Centre Streets   GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING AT THE MALL AT CHESTNUT HILL, 199 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill   CHABAD OF NEWTON CENTRE, 32 Loring St., Newton Centre   TEMPLE BETH AVODAH, 45 Puddingstone Ln., Newton Centre   TEMPLE EMANUEL, 385 Ward St., Newton   THE ADAMS STREET SHUL, 168 Adams St., Newton

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Family Fun at Newton "Chanukah Lights" Program this Weekend

There will be menorah-making and music at the Chanukah Lights event at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC.

Get the kids geared up for Hanukkah (also, of course, spelled Chanukah) this weekend at Chanukah Lights, a fun, family program with crafts and an interactive musical performance. Taking place on Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, this family event is open to the entire community, not only members of the JCC, says Family Program Coordinator Suzanne Robbins.  “We want this to be a festive, holiday event for anyone who wants to come,” says Robbins.   Kid-friendly activities will include making dreidels and chanukiah, or menorahs.  While the activities are geared towards children between the ages of two and six, all children who would like to participate are welcome, says Robbins. There will also be a…

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What's Happening

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 7

Joe Prestejohn of Cabot's Ice Cream will be awarded the 2010 Newton Good Scout Award tonight.

The Knox Trail Council Boy Scouts of America will present Joe Prestejohn of Cabot's Ice Cream with the 2010 Newton Good Scout Award tonight at a celebration and ceremony held at the Newton Marriott. The event begins at 6 p.m. The Land Use Committee will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in room 222 of City Hall. Among other things, 2011 auto dealer licenses are on the agenda for tonight. The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston will host a PALS event from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. where children can make teddy bears. The kids will make bears for themselves and bears to donate to disadvantaged and sick children though the Bears Who Care program. For more information or to RSVP, contact Stephanie Maroun, PALS Coordinator, at 617.…

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Week in Review: Nov. 29 - Dec. 5

The city ushered in the holiday season this week in many ways.

Did you miss something this week in Newton? Here's an update on a few of the stories Newton Patch has covered for the last seven days.    

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What's Happening

What To Do This Weekend in Newton

Several gallery openings and plenty of Hanukkah celebrations around the city.

There are a whole bunch of Hanukkah events going on around the city today and tomorrow, so check out our list here of what there is to do to celebrate and observe the Festival of Light. The Friends of the Newton Free Library will hold a book sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. on the lower level of the Auburndale Community Library at 375 Auburn St. Stop by and pick up not just books but also DVDs and CDs. Proceeds will benefit the library.  Stop by the gallery reception for the Newton Free Library's latest exhibit, Offerings, Balinese Temple Festivals by Lori Lander. The reception will be held Saturday and starts at 2 p.m. Auburndale Artist Maya Gerr will have a free reception for her latest collection …

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