Live: Hanukkah candle lighting on Mount of Olives
First night of Hanukkah commemorated at world's oldest cemetery still in use, 3,000 year old Jewish cemetery on Mt. of Olives.
First night of Hanukkah commemorated at world's oldest cemetery still in use, 3,000 year old Jewish cemetery on Mt. of Olives.


PM eulogizes Rabbi Shteinman. 'All who knew him saw the light he radiated.'

17-year-old severely injured in attack celebrates recovery. 'After attack, we learned first-hand about the unity of the Jewish nation.'

Rabbi Simon Jacobson explains the universal nature of Hanukkah. 'Light and darkness are not equals - light always dominates over darkness.'
Vancouver School Board apologizes after local elementary school blocks Hanukkah decorations but allows Christmas trees.

On each day of Hanukkah, the giant menorah at the Western Wall will be lit in a festive ceremony.

What is the purpose of the miracle of Hanukkah and why do we celebrate it year after year?

Arutz Sheva visits massive Jerusalem hasidic celebration: 'The whole world knows about the 19th of Kislev.'

Rabbi Elisha Vishlitzky recovering from medical procedure at Shaare Zedek Hospital. Public asked to pray for his health.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators throw firebombs at Gothenburg synagogue while protesting Trump's Jerusalem recognition.

Insights into this week's Parsha portion.

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat says that with Jerusalem recognition, President Trump following in the footsteps of Cyrus the Great.

Trump hosts first Hanukkah party, says he's thinking all about Jerusalem.

Synagogues in path of massive wildfire tearing through southern California.

Reform leaders express opposition to President Trump's 'ill-timed' announcement, only to backtrack a day later.

Echad l'Echad Chairman explains the importance of project aiming to foster a new generation of Torah leaders.

Sao Paulo congregation rededicates centennial synagogue 100 years after it first opened.

Promotional. Echad l’Echad Director tells how a student's life was changed by project encouraging learning in religious Zionist sector..

Jewish organizations in the United States welcome recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, embassy move there.

New campaign launches to capitalize on growing Hanukkah charity tradition.

NY rabbi says Deputy Foreign Minister is correct in saying US Jews don't serve in army as Israelis do.

Avraham Takacz, who immigrated to Israel from Ukraine, fulfills dream and visits Kotel.

European rabbis gather in Finland, place emphasis on Reform movement which they say is "one of the main challenges of our time."

750 Jews gather for three-day Limmud FSU festival held in Russia's cultural capital.

Hour-long class in English followed by fascinating question-and-answer session.

Dr. Joseph Frager says Eisav's fight against Yaakov began before they met, Yaakov's angels acted as an 'early warning system.'

Speakers emphasize the importance of Jewish unity at ceremony dedicating Torah scroll in memory of the three murdered teens.

New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind unloads on Linda Sarsour after she participated in panel discussion on anti-Semitism.

Jewish activists for independent Kurdistan promote cause in NY, Jerusalem.

An estimated 400 tons of books arrive this morning in 40 large trucks for Binyanei Ha'uma in Jerusalem ahead of next week's Book Fair.

Military rabbis discuss lighting Hanukkah candles during field operations, say flashlights may be used instead of candles if need be.

Politicians, Jewish leaders and security experts to gather in Hungary and discuss the question: Is there a future for Jews in Europe?

As number of participants falls, Reform Movement removed from list of trip providers for popular Birthright Israel's free 10-day tours.

Survivor donates $1 million for US veterans to thank American troops for saving his life during World War II. 'Not too late to give back.'

Israel Communities Fair, a first of its kind, brings representatives from over 40 communities to help Olim find their dream neighborhood.

Ronald Lauder ahead of 70th anniversary of UN vote on Israel: We must continue to defend Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.

Rabbi says report on rising anti-Semitism in Australia worrying, and more needs to be done, but he still is 'grateful' to live there.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett announces that he will add NIS 50 million for a program aiming to strengthen Diaspora Jewry.

Non-Orthodox US Jewish movement accuses Israeli PM of lying about Kotel deal. 'Shame on you, Mr. Prime Minister.'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef speaks at Los Angeles yeshiva during visit to Jewish communities in Southern California.

Hazorfim is currently running their annual Black Friday sale, offering 50% off every item on their official website.

Researchers suspect ancient cellar discovered twenty years ago may have been a mikvah, say there 'was always water there.'

Amid uproar over her comments on American Jews, Deputy Foreign Minister meets lone soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner.

Dr. Joseph Frager explains why our forefather Yaakov's years learning from Shem and Eber helped him survive the years with Lavan.

Study by Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds that Jews outside of Israel are only increasing their investment in Israel.

Amidst uproar over Tzipi Hotovely's comments on 'American Jews,' Israeli Chief Rabbi suggests looking at demographic data of American Jewry.

American Rabbinic group defends Dep. Foreign Min. Tzipi Hotovely following comments on American Jewry, decries 'witch hunt'.

Deputy Foreign Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva about recent controversy over 'American Jews' comments. 'I didn't want message to be hostile.'

'I salute every American Jew who joined the IDF, or who fought during World War II.I didn't mean to offend anyone, and I apologize.'

The crisis between Israel and world Jewry has nothing to do with Israel's non-recognition of the Reform and Conservative movements. Opinion.

MKs push PM to suspend Hotovely for comments on American Jews, suggesting Diaspora Jews fail to understand Israel's predicament.

Holocaust survivor and partisan Rose Holm speaks about when her family was killed and her experiences in a forest fighting the Nazis.

Minister Naftali Bennett participates in event honoring Rabbi Yaakov Ariel in Ramat Gan.

New religious initiative presents ten guidelines to help rabbis prevent sexual offenses.

Representative organization of European Jewry tells French president it opposes all meetings with far-right parties.

Fire breaks out at site adjacent to Breslov founder's grave in Uman, Ukraine, forcing evacuation of Jewish school children.

Chabad outreach movement now spans 100 nations around the globe, cracking triple digits with its first Chabad house in Uganda.

4,500 of Chabad's 5,500 emissaries worldwide gather in New York for a group photo, representing 93 different countries around the globe.

30 years after his release from prison, Natan Sharansky presents Sec. of State George Shultz with award for contribution to struggle.

