The festival of Chanukah commemorates the Maccabees’ victory over the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV, who had conquered Jerusalem and seized the Temple in his efforts to Hellenize Judea. Resisting ...

Mount Airy’s Annual Chanukah Menorah lighting at the Train Station Rail Yard, Thursday December 7, 2023 included latkes and other treats face painting, hot drinks, music, and a fire juggler. Dec. 7, ...

Dec. 27—Witness and experience the world's only hot air balloon menorah during the Chanukah Night Glow. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, at Ballon Fiesta Park and the Sid Cutter ...

NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Beth Menachem Chabad on Wednesday lit a public 12 foot menorah on Dedham Street to mark the first night of Hanukkah. “At this fraught time for the Jewish community, with war in ...

Yes, the first day of Hanukkah is on Christmas this year, Dec. 25. It begins at sundown. Hanukkah ends at sundown on Jan. 2. Why is Hanukkah so late this year? Hanukkah always begins on the 25th of ...

Celebrate ALL traditions this time of year and learn what you may have in common with other faiths. Deborah Barton Grant, CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, and her son Sam, chat with ...

:05;20 "THEY JUST WANT PEACE. THEY JUST WANT TO GET BACK TO THEIR LIVES."> TIM CALLERY WMUR NEWS NINE. IT TOOK A HYDRAULIC LIFT TO GET THE JOB DONE. BUT THE MENORAH AT THE STATEHOUSE IS NOW LIT ON ...

As December arrives, a pair of popular community Chanukah celebrations are gearing up, with a series of menorah lightings and Chanukah activities in the works for the Jewish holiday. Chanukah starts ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Downtown Tucson will mark the start of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah with the 41st annual lighting ceremony of Tucson's Tallest Menorah on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 5 p.m. The ...