Hanukkah inspires Jewish joy in difficult times The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're ...

As Hanukkah begins, many American Jews consider how this old story resonates today The story of Hanukkah is a complicated story that rabbis have long wrestled with. This year many Jews are trying ...

For Hanukkah in 2023, there are cold towns in Canada and wet boroughs in London that are removing menorahs from their city hall greens. Which means that, for Jews, this holiday is an important ...

Hanukkah can begin as early as Nov. 28 and as late as Dec. 27. This Jewish holiday, also known as the festival of lights, celebrates the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian-Greek army.

On Hanukkah, Jews celebrate a festival of lights. But recent months have felt dim for many. The Israel-Hamas war began Oct. 7 – and since then, the Anti-Defamation League has reported a drastic ...

Hanukkah first originated as a celebration of when the Maccabees revolted against their Greco-Syrian Seleucid rulers in the second century B.C., who took over the Jewish Temple and outlawed Judaism.

Hanukkah, which commemorates a Jewish military victory in Jerusalem some 2,200 years ago, usually falls in December, and given Christmas' claim on the 25th, the two can occur within weeks or days ...

Hanukkah starts on the evening of Dec. 25 this year. Here's everything you'll need to know about this Jewish holiday and how Columbus is celebrating.

On Hanukkah, the 9th candle reflects how anyone can fight antisemitism by sharing truth Fear, hate and ignorance live in darkness. The shamash candle shows us how we can bring light to the other ...

This Hanukkah, I hope I can be a force of light in the world — a world without fear, without antisemitism, without war — and I welcome all those who will be a force with me.

During Hanukkah, explore the history and traditions of the menorah and how it symbolizes resilience through its Hanukkah flames, marking the Temple's re-dedication.