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Jewish a cappella group mix tradition with modern twist on Hallel prayer

The video beautifully weaves together the essence of Hanukkah - a festival of light and hope - with a musical tapestry that transcends boundaries.

Knesset honors emergency services with Hanukkah candle-lighting event

The ceremony was attended by Knesset members and representatives from Israeli security forces.

Pro-Palestine protester climbs Chabad menorah, places Palestine flag

One of the protesters climbed a menorah on the New Haven Green and put a Palestinian flag between the candle holders.

United Hatzalah holds Hanukkah ceremony for hostage EMT

The volunteers converged in a convoy of ambulances and ambucycles at the organization’s headquarters in Jerusalem • Dolev Yehud received Prize of Excellence just before being captured

A Hanukkah miracle: The eternal light of Jewish unity - opinion

Hamas, like the ancient foes of the Maccabees, aims to extinguish the flame of the Jewish people. Just as the Maccabees stood strong in the face of adversity, so too must we confront the challenges.

By ASHER STERN
08/12/2023

Frugality now for future benefits - opinion

Be “mental” with your “chicken.”

By AARON KATSMAN
08/12/2023

‘All about light overcoming darkness’: How US Jews are celebrating Hanukkah

“We’re in a time of awful antisemitism, historic levels,” Kulbersh said. “I think the idea of inviting our non-Jewish allies to add their light to ours in a time of darkness has really moved people.”

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
08/12/2023

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

Local Jewish groups agreed it should be taken down and that Hanukkah would still be represented for the first time in the city’s holiday display via a series of dreidels.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/12/2023

Public menorah lightings and parades to take place in Ukraine for the first time since start of war

These events will be attended by Jewish communities from all walks of life. In these gatherings, solidarity prayers will be offered for the Jewish people in Israel, given the current situation.

23/11/2023

Can American Jews recapture the vibe of Thanksgivukkah?

The miracle of the oil lasting for eight nights happened long ago, but the miracle that was Thanksgivukkah is still within our grasp.

By YAEL BUECHLER/JTA
20/11/2023
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