Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rise of the Jewish people against Greek-Syrian ...

The menorah, a symbol of hope, resilience, and faith, holds a prominent place in Jewish tradition. Its flickering flames during Hanukkah represent the miracle of light that lasted eight days, ...

As Hanukkah celebrations begin around the country, Jewish leaders say their communities will mark the holiday festival as usual despite rising antisemitism and heightened tensions and sensitivity ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A Hanukkah celebration in Virginia has been canceled, and Jewish ...

Hanukkah begins on Christmas this year, marking a rare coincidence of the Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur according to different calendars. The alignment invites reflection on how two ...

For several years, a menorah has stood alongside the Christmas tree inside the county courthouse in Missoula, Montana. This year, a local rabbi asked officials to erect a Hanukkah display on the ...

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, started Tuesday night, bringing with it the promise of a rich religious tradition -- and rich, delicious food. Like Christmas, with its ...

Known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rise of the Jewish people against Greek-Syrian oppressors more than 2,000 years ago. As the island's Jewish residents ...

On the first night of traditional menorah lightings, some communities and Jewish families are grappling with questions of meaning and safety. By Jacey Fortin For several years, a menorah has stood ...