9 apps, gifts and recipes to make your Hanukkah brighter

Hanukkah is right around the corner, beginning on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 22. And there’s a lot of planning that goes into the eight-day Festival of Lights.

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Since Hanukkah is observed with many traditions, from lighting the menorah to playing with dreidels and baking, celebrate in style this year with fun apps, meaningful gifts online and maybe even a new take on an old recipe.

The best Hanukkah apps
The world is becoming more and more reliant on digital tech. While it’s fun to do things the old fashioned way, there’s also joy in learning and playing through digital games.

Here are a few of the best Hanukkah apps your family can enjoy together this year.

Dreidel ARena


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This app brings the classic dreidel game to life in 3D. It offers an augmented reality option so you can play on your own table or you can use the virtual setup. Play three free game modes on your iPhone or iPad.

TAP OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD DREIDEL ARENA
My Menorah 4 Chanukah


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If you’re celebrating with young kids, download this free 3D interactive game. It teaches little ones Hanukkah songs and focuses on building skills such as color recognition and the ability to understand and work with numbers, perfect for children 3 to 5 years old.

TAP OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MY MENORAH 4 CHANUKAH FOR IOS
TAP OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MY MENORAH 4 CHANUKAH FOR ANDROID
Smart Menorah


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Light the Menorah digitally with Smart Menorah. It offers location-based notifications to remind you when it’s time light the next candle and includes a countdown timer and Hanukkah prayers with English translations.

Download on iOS devices for 99 cents.

TAP OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SMART MENORAH
Hanukkah gift ideas for birthday
If you still haven’t purchased your gifts, it’s time to stop procrastinating. Here are a few gift ideas online for the whole family.

Homesick Hanukkah scented candles

These candles smell like two of the most beloved Hanukkah traditions: potato latkes with applesauce and jelly doughnuts.

These hand-dipped candles are the perfect present for someone who loves to relax at home.

Zion Judaica LED electric Hanukkah menorah

This LED menorah reduces the risk of house fires and is safe for use around young children. The battery or USB-powered menorah only requires a push of a button to “light” a candle.

This online gift order is ideal for anyone who wants to celebrate Hanukkah but doesn’t want the hassle or risks that come with wax candles.

‘Latke, the Lucky Dog’

Spend some time with your children this holiday season and come together over a heartwarming tale about Latke, a shelter dog who finds a home on the first night of Hanukkah.

Impress with new takes on traditional recipes

Traditional Hanukkah recipes include latkes, sufganiyot (doughnuts) and applesauce. If you have a secret family recipe, more power to you, but if you could use a little help, we’ve got you covered.

Here are three new takes on classic recipes sure to “wow” your friends and family.

Honey and spice cookies

If you want a flavorful dessert that’s not too sweet, whip up this recipe found at BBC GoodFood. They won’t take long, either. Prep time is only 30 minutes, and they bake in 12 minutes.

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