Hanukkah

Biden marks first night of Hanukkah with lighting of White House Menorah

Two years ago, the US president and first lady introduced the first-ever White House Menorah made from wood sourced from the White House foundation.

26/12/2024
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, December 25, 2024.

Injured IDF reservist's company raises over $100 million

Itamar Ben Hemo, injured during IDF reservist duty in January, credits Israelis' definitive resilience, hope, and extraordinary spirit as reasons for his success.

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow recounts Hanukkah traditions, from childhood to the present

Noa Tishby and Gwyneth Paltrow reflected on connections to Judaism, with Paltrow expressing her gratitude for being able to grow up with different faiths.

No menorah? No problem: Chabad’s video program brings Hanukkah to all

Bringing light to all: Chabad’s Hanukkah video program shares joy and meaning in spaces where candles can’t burn.

Zelensky marks Hanukkah with candle-lighting alongside rabbis in Kyiv

The Ukrainian president lit a hanukkiah with several Ukrainian rabbis following a massive Russian airstrike on Ukraine.

Students need to take 'leap of faith' just like the Maccabees

The story of Hanukkah and the broader history of the Jewish people offers a crucial lesson for the world – particularly the new generation: the importance of personal responsibility over victimhood.

By SABRINA SOFFER
26/12/2024

The connection between Israel and the Diaspora will be our legacy of light

Global Glow underscores the special connection between Israel and the Diaspora. This connection is a source of light and building the Jewish people’s strength.

By MARK WILF
26/12/2024

NYPD Muslim Officers Society plays crucial role in Brooklyn's massive hanukkiah lighting

"There's a place for love and unity. There's mutual respect, especially religiously," NYPD detective Amen said.

New Hanukkah prayer drafted for return of hostages and Oct 7 victims

Atid Le'Otef" Movement CEO Ehud Cohen said that the 2024 holiday would not be as joyful in the past as Jews needed to continue to remember the hostages held in captivity by Hamas.

Hanukkah menorah

Limited Hanukkah display sparks controversy in Illinois city

At Chabad of Lake Forest's Third Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting, the Hanukkiah will not remain on public display after the event ends, the city said in a statement.

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