Because Judaism uses a modified lunar calendar, rather than the familiar solar calendar, the secular dates of Hanukkah vary from year to year.

It is not a coincidence that Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which Jews around the world are celebrating this week, occurs during the darkest time of the year. It is only against the darkness ...

As antisemitic incidents rise across the globe, 10th-grader Sophie Gozlan of Rockhill High School is standing up against hate ...

The theme of Sunday’s puzzle was “Festival of Lights Delights,” signaling that all of the hidden words would likely have to do with Hanukkah. But while “latkes” and “applesauce” were ...

When the temple was reclaimed and rededicated by the Maccabees — “Hanukkah” means “dedication” — they could find only a single container of oil to light the menorah that was supposed ...

“I’m sure that as you say and as Hanukkah says, the light will definitely overcome the darkness,” Zelensky told the rabbis. Ukraine’s Jewish president, Volodymyr Zelensky, lit candles with ...

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most cherished Jewish celebrations, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and faith over oppression.

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous Jewish holiday celebrated across the world. It lasts for eight days and nights, usually in late November or December. This year ...

It took three attempts — with the crowd’s encouraging laughter — but Monday night marked the first time a Lehigh University president helped light a menorah to mark Hanukkah. About 100 ...

To celebrate, Jewish people around the world light one candle on their menorahs every evening during the days of Hanukkah. This event is meant to be shared with the community, Rabbi Grossman said.

Shabbat and festivals commence with the lighting of candles and Shabbat concludes with the lighting of a candle, we light candles to commemorate our loved ones, and we mark Hanukkah with the ...