You may not have noticed, but Chanukah vacation is a day longer this year. We're scheduled to have the day "returned" at the end of August, along with four other days. Passover vacation will start a day earlier too. So what are you supposed to do with the kids during the week? I'll include some indoor and outdoor suggestions. The weather is pleasant, but it gets dark early. You will find loads of festivals and activities for kids, especially small ones, at your local mall. They tend to be crowded, and nothing is really free--once you are in the mall you may find it hard to leave without buying anything. But this one is sponsored by the Israel Antiquities Authority and will have events … [Read more...]