Did events that inspired Hanukkah create Jewish culture as we know it?
In a new book, veteran archaeologist Professor Ronny Rich explores what archaeological evidence says about how the Maccabees’ victory influenced ...
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Hungarian Jewry celebrates Hanukkah 'with utmost caution'
Outdoor candle-lighting events bring the Jewish community together in capital Budapest and other cities across the central European country.
First known dreidels in Mandarin produced for Kaifeng Jews
"At its peak, during the Ming Dynasty, Kaifeng had as many as 5,000 Jews," says Michael Freund, founder and chairman ...
Bidens, Harris, Emhoff hold 'family' Hanukkah celebration at White House
"Whether it's in the temple of Jerusalem or the temple of our democracy, nothing broken or profaned is beyond repair, ...
Palestinian security rescues lost Israelis from attempted lynch in Ramallah
Two Breslov Hassidim who mistakenly wound up in Ramallah find their car surrounded by an angry mob. After Israel threatens ...
Journalist freed by Myanmar chosen honorary Hanukkah lamplighter in Detroit
Danny Fenster, who was recently freed after spending nearly six months in jail in military-ruled Myanmar, lights the menorah together ...
Jewish group prepares 50,000 Hanukkah gifts for seriously ill children, siblings
“Seeing the overwhelming response from people around the corner and the world to help fulfill the wishes of these children ...
US menorah-lightings kindle pride amid darkness of antisemitic incidents
Hanukkah's message of religious freedom and spiritual light is an antidote to global intolerance, say rabbis.
Foo Fighters singer celebrates Hanukkah, Jewish musicians
Dave Grohl and producer Greg Kurstin team up for "The Hanukkah Sessions 2021," in which they release a cover of ...
Israeli NGO sends hundreds of Hanukkah kits to Jews in enemy Arab states
The kits were transferred by a special task force from the NGO Yad L'Achim, which maintains contact with Jews in ...