After 20 years: Canadian city won't display menorah outside city hall
Moncton, New Brunswick, cites desire to "separate church from state" as reason for decision to cancel display of menorah outside city hall.
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Minister Silman gifts menorah to Moroccan counterpart
Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman gifted a menorah to her Moroccan counterpart, saying 'the Menorah is the light of the world.'
Behaalotcha / 5 elements of this (past or coming) Shabbat
This week's Torah portion in the Diaspora, *Behaalotcha*, the third parasha in the book of Numbers, was read in Israel this past Shabbat..
Carreer coaching in the Parasha: Lighting the way for the next generation
One must nurture, sometimes nudge, the flickering wick until the flame illuminates on its own. So it is with mentoring.
The Daily Portion, Behaalotecha / One mission at a time
The instructions for lighting the Menorah have a deeper rationale than one would imagine.
Menorah at San Diego State University Chabad toppled for second time
Security footage shows vandal using 'disturbing force' to slam menorah that has been outside center for 20 years into the ground.
Oregon cops investigating after menorah vandalized for 2nd time in one week
Medford police make arrest in 1st incident but still looking for whoever attacked menorah for 2nd time, damaging it beyond repair.
Sderot Yeshiva honors family of fallen counterterror operator
A uniquely poignant Menorah was lit at the end of Hannukah by the family of fallen YAMAM officer Noam Raz.
Manhattan ice menorah smashed in overnight antisemitic attack
Chabad sidewalk menorah made of carved ice smashed to bits in 'malicious and intentional act.'
Site of 12th century massacre of UK Jews hosts Hanukkah event
Castle where deadliest killing of Jews in British history occurred in 12th century used for menorah lighting for first time.
Suspect arrested after menorah vandalized in Beverly Hills
Texas man arrested on suspicion of carving antisemitic, Nazi symbols into base of large menorah in Beverly Hills.
Menorah in front of Maine ferry terminal vandalized
Large menorah unbolted from its stand and defaced several days before start of Hanukkah.
‘Sunday Night Football’ to feature first-ever Hanukkah menorah lighting
NFL's marquee game on first night of Hanukkah to feature televised menorah lighting.
Joseph, Hanukkah and a dreidl made of clay
Joseph gave the Maccabees a model for never giving up. And a menorah of clay symbolizes just the opposite.
Giant bronze Menorah emplaced in Western Wall plaza
As part of preparations for Hanukkah, the Western Wall plaza is once again preparing a giant Menorah for a public candle-lighting ceremony.
Rare hand-drawn menorah, manuscripts by Maimonides coming to New York exhibit
Yeshiva University Museum exhibition to feature hand-drawn menorah illustration from a manuscript that contains notes by Moses Maimonides.
Naso: Repetition and Behaalotcha: Parenthood for independence
Much of Judaism is based upon repetitive behavior.and the leaders' offerings exemplify that while the menora flame is a message to parents.
Tetzave: Three important lessons for successful Jewish parenting
The three ways in whichl lighting the Menorah is comparable to educating chlldren.
UK rabbi ‘will never surrender to darkness’ after menorah vandalized
Police are investigating the destruction of a menorah in northwest London as a hate crime.
UK Jewish teens light menorah in defiance of their attackers
Group of Chabad teens return to scene where they were abused while celebrating Hanukkah on a bus to light menorah in defiance.
Massachusetts town apologizes after using Christian menorah in holiday display
Town holiday event in Massachusetts goes awry after city worker uses Messianic group's menorah picture in a display about world religions.
Amsterdam's new Hanukkah menorah is unveiled at virtual concert
Amsterdam gets large Liberace-inspired menorah for annual Hanukkah concert.
Eight lights for eight nights
The Maccabees discovered that an uncertain future and having peace of mind were not mutually exclusive..
NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams: We know what the Rebbe did for us
At menorah lighting, NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams shares Chanukah message of hope, says, ‘We NYers know what the Rebbe did for us.’
Biden: A little bit of light can dispel the darkness
President Biden joined by First Lady, Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff at menorah lighting at White House.
Outdoor menorah in Ukrainian city torn down by anti-Semites
A large outdoor menorah in Dnipro, a city in eastern Ukraine, was torn down by anti-Semitic vandals on the first night of Hanukkah.
NY hate crimes unit investigating damaged menorah in Queens
Large menorah knocked over in Queens right before Hanukkah.
Six-foot tall menorah stolen from home in Florida
In response, local Chabad brings family nine-foot tall menorah to "spread it even more."
New National Menorah made of recycled aluminum lit in Washington, DC
Thousands attend, and tens of millions view the annual event on the Ellipse, with participation by the Second Gentleman.
Pennsylvania city's menorah vandalized before start of Hanukkah
A menorah in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania was vandalized on Friday night, two days before the start of Hanukkah.
Prince Edward Island provincial legislature lights its first menorah
The legislature of Prince Edward Island lit its first ever public menorah on its lawn to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Following complaints from Waqf, menorah removed from roof of Tomb of Prophet Samuel
Local Arabs living in Nebi Samwil (the Arabic name for Samuel the Prophet) objected to the Jewish symbol at the tomb.
400ft tall London ferris wheel to become menorah for Hanukkah
London, England’s famous 400-foot tall London Eye ferris wheel is going to be transformed into a giant menorah for Hanukkah next month.
'Back to freedom' - How Jews returned triumphant to Titus' Arch
A chilling animation of the triumphant procession of Jewish captives and Gold Menorah beneath Titus' Arch in Rome 2,000 years ago.
Beha'alotcha: The lights of the Menorah still burn brightly
How does the Oral Law connect the tribal leaders' offering, the Menorah - and Hannukah?
Emor: Between Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim
This week's Torah and Haftarah are a most fitting riposte to Yom Ha-Atzma’ut, and an equally fitting introduction to Yom Herut Yerushalayim.
Outrage after Florida village rejects mayor's plan for menorah during holiday season
Mayor of Miami-area town pushes for menorah to be placed in town hall during holiday season, especially since the area is heavily Jewish.
Menorah at Dartmouth shot with pellets in latest Hanukkah attack
Public menorah at Dartmouth College shot with pellet gun, destroying seven of its nine lights in latest Hanukkah attack.
The miracle of Bubby's menorah
Every Shabbat Bubbie would shine the silver candelabrum and pray, "May my mazel (luck) always shine!" Then someone stole her menorah.
Shabbat Jews and Hanukkah Jews
Light as a symbol: Hanukkah candles and Shabbat candles - Liturgical reflections on Hanukkah - The Menorah on the Arch of Titus.
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