The Dispossessed

Hugo Chávez is ramping up his assault on Venezuela’s upper class, and now a rare Jewish paradise is squarely in his sights. Can it be salvaged?

Daybreak: U.S. Joins Egyptians in the Streets

Plus Israel watches Sinai, turmoil in Jordan, and more in the news

Sweet and Light

A well-oiled selection of Hanukkah fare—from a new twist on latkes to salads and savory ‘gelt’

Sundown: Talking and Eating Turkey

Plus Israel takes a breather on Iran, and more

Daybreak: The Nuclear Talks Tease

Plus federations worried about aging donor base, and more in the news

Lebanon Passes Oil Law

Seen as provocation against Israel

Hanukkah: A Guide for the Perplexed

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Festival of Lights

Sundown: Milk, Honey, and Black Gold

Striking it rich, preparing for battle, and objecting to an award for Mary Robinson

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From the archives: Investigating the meaning of Hanukkah