Hanukkah

Netanyahu: Iran is the Darkness, We're the Light

PM Netanyahu says Iran is “the greatest darkness” threatening the world, promises Israel will be the “light to the nations”.

Russia: Publicizing the Miracle of Hanukkah in Moscow

Rabbi Lazer, Chief Rabbi of Russia, lit first Hanukkah candle Wednesday outside of Red Square, across from the Kremlin.

Beit Shemesh Girls Seek Unity on Hannukah

Spreading the light of Hanukkah: Girls use festival to spread goodwill, unity in divided city; Haifa girls honor fallen hero.

Deri: Who Needs the EU? Let's All Buy 'Settlement' Products

“When they try to boycott us, we must be united" and buy products from Judea and Samaria, says Shas chairman.

Obama Sends Hanukkah Greeting to the Jewish People

U.S. President wishes for future that is "bright and full of hope" in annual Hanukkah greeting.

Hanukkah at Temple Institute: Working to Rebuild the Temple

Temple Institute Rabbi Yisrael Ariel, in Hanukkah speech announces work on a 'Kohen' school, to be ready for rebuilt Temple.

Video: Maccabeats Release New Hanukkah Song, 'Burn'

Acapella group releases new Hannukah video depicting American Jewish family, teen's struggle against anti-Semitic bullying.

Hanukkah Candle-lighting Ceremony At Western Wall

Ceremony marking first night of Hanukkah attended by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Interior Minister, Kotel Rabbi.

4-Year Old Burned in Candle Accident

Hanukkah candle fell on the girl’s head, and her hair caught fire.

Hanukkah Begins Tonight; Celebrations Commence Worldwide

The Jewish people celebrate the Festival of Lights, in memory of the Maccabees' victory over the Greeks; first candle is lit.

Catherine Ashton: Hannukah Lights Spread Hope, Peace

European Union Foreign Minister reaches out to Jewish groups after compromising with Israel on boycott Tuesday night.

Largest Menorah in World To Be Lit in Tel Aviv

Israel Electric Company will light the 28 meter tall record breaking menorah on eighth night of Hanukkah, December 4.

PA Caught Digging at Ancient Hasmonean Fortress

The fortress, an important site in the Maccabee revolts which Hanukkah commemorates, is located in 'Area A' not under Israeli control.

Rabbinate Battles 'Phony' Unkosher Olive Oils

The Chief Rabbinate issues warnings on specific brands of olive oil that consumers should avoid, for kashrut and other reasons.

Video: Obama Welcomes Menorah Hit By Sandy as Symbol of Hope

Obama paid tribute to victims of Hurricane Sandy by welcoming a menorah that had managed to survive the devastation.

Diaspora Jewish Student Unions Bring Hope for Hanukkah

Diaspora Jewish student unions raised over $7,000 in foreign donations to buy Hanukkah toys and gifts for children in southern Israel.

Hanukkah 'Dough for Doughnuts' Raises NIS 150K for Charity

Two of the greatest competitive eaters in the world cannot compare to doughnut devourer Elie Klein. But a friend says the bib's gone bust.

Torah and Hanukkah Unite Reps. Cantor and Shultz

Torah and Hanukkah combined their strength to bring together rival Reps. Cantor and Schultz for completion of a “unity” Torah scroll.

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: To Break and Create

8th Katif Center video features Ayala Azran from Neve Dkalim, who found in art and creation a way of coping with the pain.

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: Can you Repress the Frustration?

7th Katif Center video features Avi Burstein, a farmer from Gush Katif who continues his line of work in a new piece of land.

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: The Army Recruitment Crisis

6th Katif Center video features Shlomit Cohen, a young mother who witnessed the disengagement as a teenager.

Prime Minister: Kotel will Remain Jewish Forever

Prime Minister lights eighth Hannukah candle at Kotel, and has some words for Palestinians.

Photo Essay: Lit Menorahs in Jerusalem

As Hanukkah draws to a close, Arutz Sheva presents a photo essay of lit hanukkiot (menorahs).

Mystic Lights Hanukkah Celebration in Jerusalem with Shlomo Katz

"After the Hanukkah, the Jewish people still faced darkness. We are asking G-d to show us miracles again," says singer Gavriel Saks.

Lone Soldiers Celebrate Hanukkah with 2012 Paralympic Winner

Over one-hundred Lone Soldiers gathered in Tel Aviv to celebrate the 6th night of Hanukkah with 2012 Tennis Paralympics Gold Medal Winner.

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: He Who is Afraid is the Real Hero

5th Katif Center video features Rabbi Gabi Kadosh, Ganei Tal village's rabbi.

Chief Rabbi Lights Hanukkah Candles at Kotel Katan (Small Wall)

Hanukkah candle lighting have been taking place at the Small Wall, or Kotel HaKatan, in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Gush Katif Hanukkah Clip: TA and Netzarim Share Same Fate

Forth Katif Center video features Einat Bloch Yefet, a young mother whose brother was murdered by terrorists in Gush Katif.

Chabad-Lubavitch Brings Hanukkah Message to Prime Minister

A delegation of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries shared the spirit of Hanukkah this week in a meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Hanukkah: U.S. Ambassador and Chabad Hassidim Light up Tel Aviv

Dan Shapiro, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, participates in a Hanukkah candle lighting with Chabad Hassidim in Tel Aviv.

Hanukkah Video Series: The Mission for Our Sons to Complete

3rd clip from Katif Center series for Hanukkah presents Ami Shaked, Kerem Shalom Gaza crossing manager & head of Gaza defense dept.

An Army Marches on Its -- Sufganiyot

How many traditional Hanukkah fried jelly doughnuts – “sufganiyot” – does the IDF need to feed its soldiers? And can they be made healthy?

Wounded IDF Soldier Recovers in Time for Hanukkah

Sergeant Shimon Alankri, who was seriously wounded last month in a terrorist attack on an IDF jeep, has recovered.

Hanukkah Brings Hope to Hevron, Despite Threat of Evacuations

The hope of Hanukkah is palpable in the Jewish community of Hevron this year, despite evacuation threats.

Hanukkah Message Prompts Speculations of 'Obamannukah'

President Barack Obama released his yearly message Friday, wishing Jewish people around the world a happy Hanukkah.

Hanukkah Video Series: The Land of Gush Katif Longs for Her Sons

The second clip from the Katif Center video series for Hannukkah presents Rabbi Yitzhak Amitai, expelled from Azmona to Shomria.

IDF Soldiers Learn About Hanukkah By Seeing the Sights

Some 20,000 IDF soldiers are this week attending special tours of the country, based on the history and traditions of Hanukkah

Arutz Sheva Using Google Hangouts For Interactive Chanukah Show

Israel National Radio will be using a new Google platform to broadcast a special interactive Chanukah show today at 9:00 PM Israel time.

Hanukkah Video Song and Dance: G-d Was on Our Side’

Yeshiva students from Reishit Yerushalayim in Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, have put on a song and dance for Hanukkah

Canadian PM Affirms Support for Jews in Hanukkah Message

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: We reaffirm our commitment to stand by the Jewish people.

Hanukkah Video Series: Gush Katif Residents Light Candles Part 1

Former residents of Gush Katif light Hanukkah candles and speak of people and symbols from which they drew strength.

Nefesh B'Nefesh VP to Speak on Arutz 7 Chanukah Video Special

Join the virtual Chanukah party on Sunday, December 9th at 9:00 PM. INR listeners are invited to join in using their webcams.

Chabad Student Center to Spin Dreidels for Guinness Record

Students at the Binghamton University's Chabad Student Center are planning to spin their dreidels to a Guinness World Record next week.

iPhone 5 Hits Israel In Time for Hannukah

Apple will begin selling the coveted iPhone 5 in Israel on December 14, as part of a worldwide launch in 50 countries.

Miami Vandals Try to Extinguish Light of Hanukkah

A giant menorah and dreidel in Miami were vandalized, in an unsuccessful attempt to spoil the spirit of Hanukkah.

Video: This is How Technion Students Light Hanukkah Candles

With Hanukkah around the corner, students at the Technion in Haifa have come up with an original way to light the menorah.

Menorah Lighting Comes to New Jersey Prisons

Jewish inmates in New Jersey state prisons will be permitted to celebrate Chanukah with lit menorahs.

Matisyahu's New Chanukah Song to Benefit Sandy Victims

Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu has released a new song titled “Happy Hanukkah” to celebrate the upcoming holiday.

1,408 Missiles in 8 Days Fired by Gaza at Israel

As the 8-day holiday of Hanukkah approaches, Israel marks the eighth day of Operation Pillar of Defense by counting the missiles fired.

Virtual Passover Food Drive: Assistance with a Personal Touch

Virtual Passover food drive to provide assistance to individuals and families in need.

Video: Chabad Mitzvah Tanks Bring the Spirit of Hanukkah

Chabad's well-known mitzvah tanks were out on Israel's streets during Hanukkah, bringing the spirit of the holiday to Israelis.

Knesset Speaker Lights Hannukiah in Threatened Home

Knesset speaker Reuven Rivlin lit candles in a house slated for demotion saying "the law does not go hand in hand with justice"

Lighting Up Tel Aviv with Hanukkah Lights

Volunteers lit over 200 hanukkiyot on Tel Aviv's busy Ibn Gvirol Street.

Itamar Residents Light Hanukkah Candles at Fogel Home

Residents assemble every evening in front of the Fogel home, vow: "We will light more candles and never give in to darkness."

Video Hanukkah Song by Anglo Olim

Three “olim” teamed up using their musical talents to turn out a video version of the Hanukkah song Maoz Tzur with English subtitles.

Itamar Youth, IDF Soldiers Light Candles Together

Youth from of Itamar hold torchlight march, Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony with IDF soldiers.

Adelsons Light Hanukkah Candles with Taglit Participants

Philanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson take part in a Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony with hundreds of young Jews.

Sixth Hanukkah Candle Lit at Kotel

Police commissioner and Jerusalem mayor attend lighting of sixth candle of Hannukah.

Giant Menorah with 400 Candles at Maaleh Adumim

Adults and youth at Maaleh Adumim used 400 candles to build a giant Menorah that could be seen from the highway to the Dead Sea.

Video: Shavei Israel Celebrates Hanukkah Around the World

Jews from Spain, Portugal, Russia, Poland, China and India all celebrate Hanukkah together. Many faces, one song!