Hanukkah

Hanukkah 2024: The 'new morality' of public opinion is the 'old immorality' of the Greeks

Just like our ancestors, the mighty Maccabees, armed with a Torah in one hand and an Iron Dome missile interception battery in the other, the Israeli people are defending the only true morality.

By LEO DEE
25/12/2024

Zionism and togetherness: The secret to making modern day Maccabees

Americans grow up on the Lone Ranger, on Superman and his fortress of Solitude. Israelis grow up with the “hevre,” the gang. Israelis fight valiantly for the “tzevet,” the unit.

25/12/2024

This Hanukkah, ‘May the bridges we burn light the way’

Today, despite the frequent hypocritical condemnations, Israel is shining a giant spotlight into the world. Together, let’s make that light shine ever brighter.

By RAPHAEL SHORE , LIZZY SAVETSKY
25/12/2024

Hanukkah Part II: The continuation of the fight to negate Judaism as an idea

Hanukkah marks the inception of the European-Israeli conflict, the world’s oldest feud, which started 2,300 years ago when the Greeks invaded Judea – and is reaching new heights today.

25/12/2024

G-Nome Project, Shlepping Nachas, Nuriel to perform at Lightfest 2024 in Jerusalem

The show closes the forthcoming Lightfest 2024 festival, which comes with the exegetical titular addendum of “A Hanukkah Celebration of Music and Unity at Zappa Jerusalem.”

25/12/2024

8 candles, 80 opinions: The many meanings of an American Hanukkah

After October 7, Jews in America are more divided than ever.

By RABBI LEON A. MORRIS
24/12/2024

#DonutsForRoey: A sweet tribute to an Israeli-American hero’s legacy this Hanukkah

Weiser's parents invited the public to take part in the #DonutsForRoey campaign to remember their positive, joyful son.

Amid increasing antisemitism threat, safety plans for outdoor hanukkiah lightings needed

The nature of threats has transitioned from broad statements to a very concerted effort to target individuals. Calls for violence from Iran and its proxies have also increased.

'Every person is a light': A hostage mother's message this Hanukkah

Meirav Leshem Gonen, whose daughter Romi is still captive in Gaza, reflects on Hanukkah and the light we can share to bring the hostages home.

By MEIRAV LESHEM GONEN
24/12/2024

What Christmas celebrations can teach Jews about observing Hanukkah

Christmas celebrations were a staple of my childhood and shaped my Jewish identity in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time.

By RABBI ADINA ALLEN/JTA
23/12/2024
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