Uri Scheft is the culinary genius behind the popular Lehamim bakery chain in Israel, aka Breads Bakery in New York City.

Each person who shows up at the hospital—niece, brother-in-law, friend—seems like another candle, and the room grows palpably brighter with each arrival.

It's that time of year again, when we interfaith couples put up Christmas trees and light our menorahs, bake Christmas cookies and fry latkes.

“Let there be light!” resounds as we add a candle each night of Hanukkah to increase the light on our menorahs—and in the world.

As Hanukkah approaches, we decided to look at some of the atypical gifts rabbis have received, for all kinds of occasions. Banjo, anyone? Protein powder? McDonald's napkin holder?