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 ...

Bart Littlejohn lights the first candle on the menorah outside the Lawrence Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. Ahead of Thursday night’s menorah lighting to celebrate Hanukkah, the Lawrence ...

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Joe Biden called a menorah from Kibbutz Kfar Aza “a symbol of the Jewish people that not only survive but heal, rebuild and continue to shine their light on the world.” (JTA) — When New York City’s ...

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The City of Kissimmee celebrated a milestone moment this week by hosting its first menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall, honoring the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The event ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A towering menorah now stands once again inside Northwoods Mall, but this year’s display carries a deeper ...

As Hanukkah draws to a close, American Jews see the week’s brighter glow as especially necessary during a dark season. By Elizabeth Dias Elizabeth Dias writes about faith, religion and belief. Rabbi ...

CLEVELAND — Downtown Cleveland came alive Thursday night as the Jewish community gathered in Public Square to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights." A ...

The families of remaining Israeli hostages gathered at Gracie Mansion Tuesday for the mayor’s annual Hanukkah celebration where attendees lit a menorah made of a license plate from a car left behind ...

Downtown Fort Myers is adding a special touch to its holiday scene this year. Amidst the giant red bows and green garlands, a new symbol of hope and resilience has emerged. "Lo and behold, there's a ...

Extra security will be in place Monday night for the annual menorah-topped car parade in the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago, in the wake of a deadly shooting attack targeting a Jewish gathering ...