Parashat Emor (Israel) and Yom Ha'atzmaut
Perhaps it is not coincidence that Parashat Emor almost always falls in the 23-day period between Yom Ha'atzmaut and Yom Herut Yerushalayim.
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News and updates about Hanukkah
UK media regulator to investigate BBC coverage of Hanukkah bus attack
BBC coverage of November incident, which was blasted for claim that Jewish victims provoked their attackers, will be investigated by agency.
Antisemitism spikes worldwide during Hanukkah, driven by attacks on menorahs
Rash of attacks on public menorah displays around the world reported during Hanukkah festival.
Fox News host says Christmas trees are about Jesus — and Hanukkah
Fox News host claims that the Christmas tree represents the Christmas spirit — and 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.
Kansas City Chabad house vandalized during Hanukkah
Vandals trash books and papers, destroy electrical wiring and leave water damage requiring extensive repairs.
Carlebach Hanukkah story recording from 1984 rediscovered
Meaningful Minute shares newly-discovered recording of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach telling a moving Hanukkah story.
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.
Amsterdam's new Hanukkah menorah is unveiled at virtual concert
Amsterdam gets large Liberace-inspired menorah for annual Hanukkah 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.
Brawl at Hanukkah candle-lighting event in Jerusalem
Participants refused to follow guidelines; police were summoned when things got out of hand.
How Hanukkah is celebrated secretly in Arab countries hostile to Israel
'A great miracle took place here.' How anti-assimilation activists are working to help Jews in Arab countries celebrate Hanukkah.
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?
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.
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.
In Ghana for ‘spiritual cleansing,’ Eric Adams celebrates Hanukkah with Chabad
NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams joins his second Hanukkah celebration with Chabad - this time in the African nation of Ghana.
Israelis who were imprisoned in Turkey: 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.
Hanukkah menorahs vandalized in at least 3 Ukrainian cities
Large menorahs vandalized in cities of Kyiv, Dnipro, and Nikolayev before, during Hanukkah.
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.’
'Soldiers in IDF's haredi battalion are our contemporary Maccabees'
Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff light Hanukkah candles with haredi soldiers.
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.
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.
Six-foot tall menorah stolen from home in Florida
In response, local Chabad brings family nine-foot tall menorah to "spread it even more."
Winners named in 2021 International Bible Quiz
12 candidates compete in International Bible Quiz on 4th night of Hanukkah.
Pennsylvania college Jewish center defaced with Hitler stickers days before Hanukkah
Anti-Semitic stickers were plastered on the sign of the Asbell Center for Jewish Life at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA.
Bus full of UK Jewish teens celebrating Hanukkah attacked by angry mob
Violent youths attempt to smash bus windows while hurling anti-Semitic abuse, spitting and making Nazi salutes.
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.
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.’
Soldiers stationed 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.
Hanukkah initiative brings holiday joy to thousands of families in Israel
‘Our Building Lights’ initiative brings holiday traditions to communities around Israel.
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.
Hanukkah menorah made of rocket fragments lit on Gaza-area yeshiva
Mother of fallen soldier, MK Bezalel Smotrich, participate in Hanukkah event, lighting candles in a unique menorah.
Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi: '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.'
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.
Woman in critical condition after choking on donut
Second incident of its kind this Hanukkah.
Man stabbed in Kiryat Gat, terror not ruled out
70-year-old man was lightly injured; attacker in custody.
Ambassador Herzog: 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.
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: 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.
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