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 ...

Thus, lighting the Hanukkah candles becomes an act of defiance against despair, a symbol of unwavering faith, and a reminder that even in the darkest times, the Jewish people, like the lights ...

Israeli ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, posted on social media on December 17 that Moreira’s statements were “clear antisemitism,” and he was convinced that they did not represent the Chileans.

Hanukkah celebrates the victory of a small group of Jewish rebels over an enormous Greek army to defend their heritage, and a miraculously long-lasting flame that continues to serve as a symbol of ...

The Menorah, with its eight branches, becomes a symbol of hope and continuity. While the Menorah lighting is central to Hanukkah, the festival embraces other cherished traditions. Families ...

First Night of Hanukkah Prayer: What are the traditional ... menorah's oil lasting eight days when there was only enough for one-a symbol of resilience and faith. This victory is commemorated ...

The symbol of Hanukkah is not what you might think it is. For many, the Jewish festival of lights is most identified with a menorah — a branch of flames atop candles or cups of oil. But what the ...

Miraculously, as tradition holds, the oil burned for eight days, a symbol to the Jews that they should continue their relationship with God while rebuilding their lives. This year, Hanukkah began ...

But beyond friendly debate about the tallest menorah, Jewish leaders say they are an essential symbol of Hanukkah — which starts Wednesday night — and an important way to celebrate Jewish ...

Menorahs are candelabras with multiple branches that are symbols of Judaism and the Jewish people. The Hanukkah menorah has nine candles, one for each of the eight days of Hanukkah plus a ...