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News and updates about Hanukkah

UK regulator to investigate BBC coverage of Hanukkah attack

BBC coverage of November incident, which was blasted for claim that Jewish victims provoked their attackers, will be investigated by agency.

UK regulator to investigate BBC coverage of Hanukkah attack

Antisemitism spikes during Hanukkah with attacks on menorahs

Rash of attacks on public menorah displays around the world reported during Hanukkah festival.

Antisemitism spikes during Hanukkah with attacks on menorahs

Fox News host says Christmas trees are about Hanukkah

Fox News host claims that the Christmas tree represents the Christmas spirit — and Hanukkah.

Fox News host says Christmas trees are about Hanukkah

Miami Beach synagogue vandalized with swastika during Hanukkah

The rabbi of a synagogue in Miami Beach is speaking out several days after Temple Emanu-El was vandalized during Hanukkah.

Miami Beach synagogue vandalized with swastika during Hanukkah

Kansas City Chabad house vandalized during Hanukkah

Vandals trash books and papers, destroy electrical wiring and leave water damage requiring extensive repairs.

Kansas City Chabad house vandalized during Hanukkah

Carlebach Hanukkah story recording from 1984 rediscovered

Meaningful Minute shares newly-discovered recording of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach telling a moving Hanukkah story.

Carlebach Hanukkah story recording from 1984 rediscovered

Blast from the past: How President Reagan connected to Hanukkah

Watch: In a video circulating on the web these days President Reagan is seen at a Maryland JCC Menorah Lighting Ceremony.

Blast from the past: How President Reagan connected to Hanukkah

Amsterdam's new Hanukkah menorah is unveiled at virtual concert

Amsterdam gets large Liberace-inspired menorah for annual Hanukkah concert.

Amsterdam's new Hanukkah menorah is unveiled at virtual concert

Yair Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with Holocaust survivors

Former Prime Minister's son lights eighth Hanukkah candle together with Holocaust survivors at Yad Ezer L'Haver organization in Haifa.

Yair Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with Holocaust survivors

Brawl at Hanukkah candle-lighting event in Jerusalem

Participants refused to follow guidelines; police were summoned when things got out of hand.

Brawl at Hanukkah candle-lighting event in Jerusalem

How Hanukkah is celebrated secretly in Arab countries

'A great miracle took place here.' How anti-assimilation activists are working to help Jews in Arab countries celebrate Hanukkah.

How Hanukkah is celebrated secretly in Arab countries

Shabbat or Hanukkah candles: Which should have come first?

Imagine you only have money for one set of candles - Shabbat or Hannukah - which to choose and why?

Shabbat or Hanukkah candles: Which should have come first?

US Amb. lights Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

New US Amb. Tom Nides lights seventh Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall, together with son Max.

US Amb. lights Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

Israeli NBA player lights Hanukkah candles in Maryland

In his first Hanukkah away from home, Washington Wizards' Deni Avdija lights Hanukkah candles with the local Jewish and Israeli community.

Israeli NBA player lights Hanukkah candles in Maryland

Eric Adams celebrates Hanukkah with Chabad - in Ghana

NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams joins his second Hanukkah celebration with Chabad - this time in the African nation of Ghana.

Eric Adams celebrates Hanukkah with Chabad - in Ghana

'We felt that every day in prison is like ten years'

Natali and Mordy Oknin attend Hanukkah party together with Baruch Ben Yigal, father of Amit.

'We felt that every day in prison is like ten years'

Hanukkah menorahs vandalized in at least 3 Ukrainian cities

Large menorahs vandalized in cities of Kyiv, Dnipro, and Nikolayev before, during Hanukkah.

Hanukkah menorahs vandalized in at least 3 Ukrainian cities

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.’

NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams: We know what the Rebbe did for us

'Soldiers in IDF's haredi battalion are contemporary Maccabees'

Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff light Hanukkah candles with haredi soldiers.

'Soldiers in IDF's haredi battalion are contemporary Maccabees'

Hanukkah candles lit at place from which Nazi laws came

Representatives of the Jewish community in Berlin light Hanukkah candles with the German Minister of Justice.

Hanukkah candles lit at place from which Nazi laws came

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.

Biden: A little bit of light can dispel the darkness

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.

Outdoor menorah in Ukrainian city torn down by anti-Semites

Six-foot tall menorah stolen from home in Florida

In response, local Chabad brings family nine-foot tall menorah to "spread it even more."

Six-foot tall menorah stolen from home in Florida

Winners named in 2021 International Bible Quiz

12 candidates compete in International Bible Quiz on 4th night of Hanukkah.

Winners named in 2021 International Bible Quiz

Pennsylvania college Jewish center defaced with Hitler stickers

Anti-Semitic stickers were plastered on the sign of the Asbell Center for Jewish Life at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA.

Pennsylvania college Jewish center defaced with Hitler stickers

Bus full of UK Jewish teens celebrating Hanukkah attacked by mob

Violent youths attempt to smash bus windows while hurling anti-Semitic abuse, spitting and making Nazi salutes.

Bus full of UK Jewish teens celebrating Hanukkah attacked by mob

Shine A Light campaign illuminates dangers of anti-Semitism

Initiative by 60 Jewish and non-Jewish orgs running throughout Hanukkah illuminates the dangers of anti-Semitism.

Shine A Light campaign illuminates dangers of anti-Semitism

Miami Boys Choir releases new Hanukkah clip: Light up the nights

Yerachmiel Begun and the Miami Boys Choir release new inspirational clip, titled, ‘This Chanukah 5782.’

Miami Boys Choir releases new Hanukkah clip: Light up the nights

Soldiers in Golan Heights celebrate Hanukkah with volunteers

Soldiers from 'Sufa' Battalion stationed in Golan Heights celebrate with volunteers from IFCJ, Yahad for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers.

Soldiers in Golan Heights celebrate Hanukkah with volunteers

Hanukkah initiative brings holiday joy to thousands of families

‘Our Building Lights’ initiative brings holiday traditions to communities around Israel.

Hanukkah initiative brings holiday joy to thousands of families

New National Menorah made of recycled aluminum in Washington, DC

Thousands attend, and tens of millions view the annual event on the Ellipse, with participation by the Second Gentleman.

New National Menorah made of recycled aluminum in Washington, DC

Hanukkah menorah from rocket fragments lit on Gaza-area yeshiva

Mother of fallen soldier, MK Bezalel Smotrich, participate in Hanukkah event, lighting candles in a unique menorah.

Hanukkah menorah from rocket fragments lit on Gaza-area yeshiva

Chief of Staff: 'Zero tolerance' for harassment of any kind

Lighting Hanukkah candles with commanders at a training base, IDF Chief of Staff praises women who 'did the right thing, a brave action.'

Chief of Staff: 'Zero tolerance' for harassment of any kind

Watch live: Lighting the Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

During the Hanukkah holiday a national candle-lighting ceremony is held each night at the Western Wall, attended by rabbis & public figures.

Watch live: Lighting the Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

Woman in critical condition after choking on donut

Second incident of its kind this Hanukkah.

Woman in critical condition after choking on donut

Man stabbed in Kiryat Gat, terror not ruled out

70-year-old man was lightly injured; attacker in custody.

Man stabbed in Kiryat Gat, terror not ruled out

'Israel strives to bring hope to our entire region'

Ambassador Michael Herzog hosts Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Ben Cardin for Hanukkah celebration.

'Israel strives to bring hope to our entire region'

Watch: Netanyahu surprises security forces with doughnuts

Opposition leader arrives at Ofer crossing, surprises fighters by handing them doughnuts and taking a photo with them.

Watch: Netanyahu surprises security forces with doughnuts

Watch: Convoys of menorahs on the streets of Berlin

A convoy of about thirty vehicles with menorahs, led by Chabad, travels on street of Berlin after Hanukkah candle lighting.

Watch: Convoys of menorahs on the streets of Berlin

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.

Pennsylvania city's menorah vandalized before start of Hanukkah

Bennett at Hannukah lighting: A good spirit is blowing in Israel

PM, president light candles for 2nd night of Hannukah with soldiers in IDF Nativ conversion program.

Bennett at Hannukah lighting: A good spirit is blowing in Israel

Hanukkah candles lit at Western Wall in memory of Eli Kay

Family of man killed in Hamas attack at Western Wall participates in Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony at holy site.

Hanukkah candles lit at Western Wall in memory of Eli Kay

Minister Kahana: No miracle will help us if we are not united

Religious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana participates in candle lighting ceremony for the 2nd night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

Minister Kahana: No miracle will help us if we are not united

Prince Edward Island 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.

Prince Edward Island legislature lights its first menorah

First known Chinese language dreidels produced for Kaifeng Jews

Shavei Israel produces hundreds of Dreidels with Mandarin text for Chinese Jews.

First known Chinese language dreidels produced for Kaifeng Jews

60-year-old man saved after choking on jelly donut

Young children and the elderly are at higher risk of choking on spongy foods, United Hatzalah chief says.

60-year-old man saved after choking on jelly donut

British PM: Let’s drive away the darkness of anti-Semitism

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson decries anti-Semitism in video message released in honor of the first night of Hanukkah.

British PM: Let’s drive away the darkness of anti-Semitism

Hebron Governor: Herzog's visit 'a declaration of war'

PA blasts President Herzog's participation in Hanukkah candle lighting in the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Hebron Governor: Herzog's visit 'a declaration of war'

Ambassador: Moving to see Jewish life thriving in Germany

Israeli ambassador to Germany tells Arutz Sheva why he is still excited about lighting Hanukkah candles at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

Ambassador: Moving to see Jewish life thriving in Germany

Bennett: Israel is the modern day Maccabee

Watch: Prime Minister Bennett's Hanukkah message.

Bennett: Israel is the modern day Maccabee

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Israeli Premier lights first candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Biden: Hanukkah story is 'undeniably American'

In holiday message, President Biden calls Hanukkah "a story of the human spirit," wishes Jews a happy Hanukkah.

Biden: Hanukkah story is 'undeniably American'

Left-wing activists protest Pres. candle-lighting in Hebron

Police prevent left-wing activists from approaching Cave of the Patriarchs as Pres. Herzog lights first candle of Hanukkah at holy site.

Left-wing activists protest Pres. candle-lighting in Hebron

Omicron variant

No restrictions likely for Hanukkah events

Coronavirus Cabinet to discuss complete closure of Israel's borders to foreigners.

No restrictions likely for Hanukkah events

Eight days, eight languages: National Library presents treasures

Diverse Hanukkah treasures revealed in eight languages in new National Library of Israel series.

Eight days, eight languages: National Library presents treasures

Israelis increasingly use olive oil on Hanukkah. But is it pure?

As more Israelis choose pure olive oil to light the Hanukkah menorah, counterfeiters see an opportunity.

Israelis increasingly use olive oil on Hanukkah. But is it pure?

White House planning in-person Hanukkah party

The White House Hanukkah party has been a tradition since the days of President George W. Bush.

White House planning in-person Hanukkah party

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.

400ft tall London ferris wheel to become menorah for Hanukkah

Hanukkah events will take place as planned

PM Bennett and Health Minister Horowitz announce outline for Hanukkah performances.

Hanukkah events will take place as planned

Health Min. official: We won't enact restrictions over Hanukkah

'Rise in infections is disturbing - but we won't enact restrictions on Hanukkah,' says Health Min. Director General Prof. Nachman Ash.

Health Min. official: We won't enact restrictions over Hanukkah