Hanukkah celebrations begin in Jerusalem
Hanukkah festivities light up Jerusalem as the Jewish holiday begins on Wednesday. This year marks a rare convergence, as Hanukkah and Christmas share the same date for the first time since 2005.
Hanukkah: How it is celebrated around the world
Hanukkah—also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew—is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah—a multibranched candelabra.
Maine communities celebrate Hanukkah
Many people Wednesday night celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. The Jewish holiday officially started Wednesday at sundown. City officials in downtown Portland lit a Menorah outside city hall in celebration.
Local Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah
Hanukkah has been celebrated for more than 2,000 years It’s a tradition that’s older than Christmas. Hanukkah is known as a festival of lights that gets its start dating back to a conflict in the year 168 B.
‘A time of miracles’: Las Vegas’ Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the first day of Hanukkah fell on Christmas this year. In years past, a Grand Menorah on Fremont Street was lit to mark the first night of the Festival of Lights.
Colorado Springs Jewish community celebrates the first day of Hanukkah
It's known as the Festival of Lights. And its first night, this year, coincided with Christmas Day. We're talking about Hanukkah. Which celebrates a small amount of oil lasting eight long nights.
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 ...
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Hanukkah, the 'Festival of Lights,' celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem
Each year, starting on the 25 th of the Jewish month of Kislev, Jews celebrate Hanukkah, often called the Festival of Lights.
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Hanukkah begins eight nights of festivities Dec. 25
According to Myla and Doug Kreinik, Hanukkah is an 8-night celebration where families get together and celebrate the victory ...
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival spotlights best of Jewish cinema
The Jerusalem Cinematheque is hosting the festival from December 28 - January 2, including wide-ranging genres and ...
This Year's Dates for Celebrating Hanukkah are Odd—Here's Why
Hanukkah changes every year but 2024's Jewish festival coincides with Christmas, starting at sunset on December 25 and ...
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Hanukkah begins on same day as Christmas this year. 10 things to know about Jewish holiday
25 is extra special this year: It's the date Christmas is always celebrated and, in 2024, marks the day Hanukkah begins. The eight-day "festival of lights" is observed by Jews around the world and ...
A dark horse Hanukkah: What were Jerusalem's best sufganiyot of 2024?
Case in point: this year’s sufganiyot review ahead of Hanukkah. Now, for those of you unfamiliar with sufganiyot, first of ...
10 surprising facts you may not know about Hanukkah
Hanukkah is one of the most famous holidays in the Jewish calendar, but here are facts about the Festival of Lights that you ...
Hanukkah in Pictures: Keeping the Flame Alive
Jews around the globe lit the first of eight candles on Wednesday and came together to celebrate and reflect on their history ...
Hanukkah Family Festival in Thousand Oaks celebrates 24th year
Hosted by Chabad of Thousand Oaks, the event featured the menorah lighting along with treats and entertainment.
Ga., S.C. Jewish communities celebrate Hanukkah with a focus on unity
Hanukkah has begun – a special occasion for Jewish communities all around the world, including in Georgia.In the CSRA, the ...