Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s the history
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Jews around the world are marking the start of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. after it was defiled by Syrian Greeks. This eight-day ...
Boston marks first night of Hanukkah with annual Menorah lighting on the Common
It was only the second time in the past 40 years that Christmas and the start of Hanukkah fell on the same day.
Linden Square’s Hanukkah celebration marks the start of eight nights of joy
A hearty crowd braved sub-freezing temperatures and gathered round the Linden Square Courtyard for the Menorah Lighting, led by Rabbi Moshe
Hanukkah 2024: When is the first night and how is it celebrated?
When does Hanukkah start this year? And what's the correct way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah.
St. Louis Jewish community welcomes start of Hanukkah with lighting of Staenberg Menorah
A towering symbol of light and resilience took center stage in downtown St. Louis as members and friends of the Jewish faith gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah beneath the glow of a 29-foot menorah.
Hanukkah begins with first night menorah lighting
The first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is underway. On the first night of Hanukkah, one candle is lit from the eight candle menorah and there is a story behind this. The holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the victory over the Syrian Greeks and the light of the menorah that burned for eight days with just a little bit of oil.
Israeli hostage families light first candle of Hanukkah, marking start of second holiday without loved ones
Families and relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza lit the first candle of Hanukkah on Wednesday, marking the start of ...
Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah may not receive quite the same level of attention as Christmas. But as Adam Sandler pointed ...
Hanukkah celebrations, large and small, to take place across Long Island
The Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh will host its 19th annual Hanukkah Experience with its grand menorah lighting and ...
Hanukkah this year starts on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
It's also rare for Hanukkah to start on Christmas Eve. It's happened twice in the last 50 years: in 1978 and 2016. It's Seth ...
How do you spell Hanukkah? And what’s with all the jelly doughnuts? 8 things to know
Hanukkah is not a holiday to sit all day in synagogue and pray. It’s more of a holiday to eat potato pancakes and jelly doughnuts, listen to comedian Adam Sandler’s Hanukkah song, light candles each ...
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Hanukkah celebrated around LA County during rare Christmas overlap
Marking the first time Hanukkah has begun on Christmas since 2005, Jews gathered at various sites around Los Angeles County ...
Philadelphia families celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah with festive activities, time together
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
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Jewish holiday of Hanukkah shines as a symbol of 'light over darkness'
Known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rise of the Jewish people against ...