“When we light the Hanukkah lights, we are bringing light into the world,” Jacobs shares. “It is a reminder that even during the darkest times, we have the power to bring light and change ...

In the days following the winter solstice, we sure are ready for some light. For 35 years now, we've been celebrating Hanukkah with stories about family, friendships, menorahs, latkes, faith and ...

Hanukkah Lights 2023 Hear some of our favorite stories about the festival of lights, plus a special Tiny Desk performance by The LeeVees. Special Series NPR's Holiday Favorites.

For Hanukkah in 2023, there are cold towns in Canada and wet boroughs in London that are removing menorahs from their city hall greens. Which means that, for Jews, this holiday is an important ...

Hanukkah – the Jewish festival of lights – arrives late each year, marking a time for both celebration and reflection. Rich with history and laced with just a bit of latke grease, ...

Winter is a season of celebrating! With Christmas as the main event for many around the world, you may have assumed that Hanukkah is the Jewish version of Christmas. After all, there are similar ...

Hanukkah is a season of light and miracles and is also a poignant reminder that the people of Israel are now more than 400 days into a battle for our very survival. Skip to content.

Hanukkah begins on Christmas this year, marking a rare coincidence of the Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur according to different calendars. The alignment invites reflection on how two ...

This Hanukkah, Choose Light Over Heat. Dec. 25, 2024. Credit... Amir Hamja/The New York Times. Share full article. By Abigail Pogrebin and Dov Linzer.

Hanukkah can begin as early as Nov. 28 and as late as Dec. 27. This Jewish holiday, also known as the festival of lights, celebrates the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian-Greek army.

16. Have a very happy Hanukkah. 17. Here’s to a happy Hanukkah for all. 18. Hope your Hanukkah is filled with love, laughter and latkes. 19. Sending you extra love and light this Hanukkah. 20 ...