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News and updates about Hanukkah

This was a special Shabbat

We had a rare Shabbat on which we read from three Torah scrolls, and tomorrow is still Rosh Chodesh. A time of joy and contemplation.

This was a special Shabbat

Manhattan ice menorah smashed in overnight antisemitic attack

Chabad sidewalk menorah made of carved ice smashed to bits in 'malicious and intentional act.'

Manhattan ice menorah smashed in overnight antisemitic attack

California town targeted with antisemitic flyers during Hanukkah

Modesto residents near city's only synagogue discover antisemitic flyers on their driveways on third day of Hanukkah.

California town targeted with antisemitic flyers during Hanukkah

Zelenskyy - modern day Judah Maccabee?

Biden wished Ukraine's Jewish President a 'Happy Hanukkah' and compared his struggle to that of the Maccabees.

Zelenskyy - modern day Judah Maccabee?

The essence of Light: Miketz, Hanukkah, and Rosh Chodesh Tevet:

This year 5783, as occurs about one-third of the time, Shabbat Parashat Miketz falls on Rosh Chodesh Tevet which is on Hanukkah..And...

The essence of Light: Miketz, Hanukkah, and Rosh Chodesh Tevet:

NGOs launch Hanukkah programs to bring holiday joy to the elderly

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization and ALEH launch program encouraging people with elderly neighbors to light Hanukkah candles together.

NGOs launch Hanukkah programs to bring holiday joy to the elderly

The Parsha and Current Events: Mondial, Hanukkah & Us

Jews wake up! Get serious! Make your lives meaningful!

The Parsha and Current Events: Mondial, Hanukkah & Us

Eight thoughts for eight nights (5)

Inspired by faith, we can change the world.

Eight thoughts for eight nights (5)

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.

Site of 12th century massacre of UK Jews hosts Hanukkah event

Hanukkah ceremony:

Soldier wounded in terror attack honored at Belev Echad Center

Noam Garbi, who was seriously wounded in a ramming, lights menorah at Belev Echad Center, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

Soldier wounded in terror attack honored at Belev Echad Center

Hanukkah & the Temple Mount:

"No jelly donuts allowed"

Activist Tom Nisani just wanted to spread some holiday cheer at Judaism's holiest site, but police decided to arrest him instead.

"No jelly donuts allowed"

On Hanukkah, my 2006 appendix, and the High Kohen

This hilarious story took place "in the days of Matisyahu..." - but which one? Op-ed.

On Hanukkah,  my 2006 appendix, and the High Kohen

Hanukkah: The highest love

Is there something idealistic and holy in loving the Jewish people? Israel's first Chief Rabbi addresses that question.

Hanukkah: The highest love

Rabbi Dov Begun on Hanukkah

Hashem brought about the establishment of the modern State of Israel just as He brought about the victory of the Maccabees.

Rabbi Dov Begun on Hanukkah

Donuts have already claimed two lives this Hanukkah: Why?

Health Ministry urges public to "be careful, take small bites and chew well."

Donuts have already claimed two lives this Hanukkah: Why?

World's largest Lego menorah assembled in Tel Aviv

Lego store in Tel Aviv says its hanukkiah is the world's largest made from Lego bricks.

World's largest Lego menorah assembled in Tel Aviv

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Ben Gvir lights Hanukkah candles with the Netanyahus

During the coalition negotiations, Ben Gvir and Netanyahu took a break to light the fourth candle of Hanukkah.

Ben Gvir lights Hanukkah candles with the Netanyahus

MDA medics reunited with boy they saved on Hanukkah 21 years ago

2-year-old Tzur nearly drowned in a pond on Hanukkah. 21-years-later the MDA team who saved his life meets him again.

MDA medics reunited with boy they saved on Hanukkah 21 years ago

Hanukkah miracle:

Soldier's life saved from explosion by helmet

Explosive detonates close to soldier as IDF responds to disturbances near Rachel's Tomb, soldier miraculously unhurt by blast.

Soldier's life saved from explosion by helmet

Hanukkah parade held from Berlin Olympic Stadium

100 vehicles participate in parade marking 50 years since Munich Massacre at the Olympic Games.

Hanukkah parade held from Berlin Olympic Stadium

Eight thoughts for eight nights (4): The clash of civilizations

Inspired by faith, we can change the world.

Eight thoughts for eight nights (4): The clash of civilizations

Pres. Herzog lights 4th Hanukkah candle at Moroccan synagogue

President: lights candles at synagogue named after his grandfather, Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog.

Pres. Herzog lights 4th Hanukkah candle at Moroccan synagogue

Trolling the opposition?

Detroit Pistons wish Kyrie Irving a 'Happy Hanukkah'

Detroit Pistons wish Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving a happy Hanukkah after his suspension over antisemitism.

Detroit Pistons wish Kyrie Irving a 'Happy Hanukkah'

Gantz lights Hanukkah candle with soldiers in Samaria

The Defense Minister thanked commanders and soldiers for their commitment to Israel's wellbeing.

Gantz lights Hanukkah candle with soldiers in Samaria

3rd night of Hanukkah:

Benny Gantz lights candles at the Western Wall Plaza

Also present were Rabbi Grossman of Migdal Ha'emek and hundreds of Holocaust survivors.

Benny Gantz lights candles at the Western Wall Plaza

Hanukkah party:

95-year-old woman saved by grandson after nearly choking

United Hatzalah EMT springs into action to save his own grandmother during family Hanukkah party.

95-year-old woman saved by grandson after nearly choking

Eight thoughts for eight nights (3)

Inspired by faith, we can change the world.

Eight thoughts for eight nights  (3)

Biden: America will not be silent in face of rising antisemitism

US President says he 'feels' fear of Jews in Hanukkah tweet addressing global antisemitism.

Biden: America will not be silent in face of rising antisemitism

Why didn't we light 8 candles the first night of Hanukkah?

Should we see the world as it is, or as it should be? We pray for the day the potential is going to be the same as the actual. Speedily!

Why didn't we  light 8 candles the first night of Hanukkah?

Biden condemns antisemitism:

'Silence is complicity'

US President at White House Hanukkah reception: Antisemitism and all forms of hate and violence have no safe harbor in America.

'Silence is complicity'

Friends of Zion hosts widows and orphans for Hanukkah

Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem hosts group of 400 widows and orphans from all over Israel for a day of fun in honor of Hanukkah.

Friends of Zion hosts widows and orphans for Hanukkah

Elderly man nearly chokes on jelly donut

70-year-old man hospitalized in serious condition after nearly choking on Hanukkah treat.

Elderly man nearly chokes on jelly donut

Hanukkah and the new imperialist assault on Judaism

Campus antisemites are seeking to destroy not just Israel, but Jewish identity itself. Sounds like Hanukkah. Op-ed.

Hanukkah and the new imperialist assault on Judaism

Chief Rabbi: Rabbi Druckman saw me and said 'Rabbi Lau'

Chief Rabbi of Israel lights Hanukkah candles at INN office, describes visit with leading religious Zionist rabbi.

Chief Rabbi: Rabbi Druckman saw me and said 'Rabbi Lau'

Eight thoughts for eight nights (2)

Inspired by faith, we can change the world.

Eight thoughts for eight nights (2)

Ben-Gvir, police comm. light Hanukkah candles together at Kotel

National Security Minister-designate and police commissioner participate in ceremony to light candles for 2nd day of Hanukkah.

Ben-Gvir, police comm. light Hanukkah candles together at Kotel

Menorah in front of Maine ferry terminal vandalized

Large menorah unbolted from its stand and defaced several days before start of Hanukkah.

Menorah in front of Maine ferry terminal vandalized

The light of Hanukkah that has continued to shine for 74 years

A candle is a brief flare of light. A wick dipped in oil burns and goes out again. The Hanukkah light appears no different, but it is.Op-ed.

The light of Hanukkah that has continued to shine for 74 years

Zelenskyy's Hanukkah greeting:

'The few defeated the many then and it will happen again now'

Ukraine's president offers Hanukkah greetings - and a prediction. 'The few defeated the many - and it will happen this time as well.'

'The few defeated the many then and it will happen again now'

Op-ed:

Drifting misled Jews! Return to the Light!

Assimilated US Jews are led by false leaders, are being indoctrinated against their traditional values, faith, and yes, Israel. Op-ed.

Drifting misled Jews! Return to the Light!

Behind-the-scenes scramble to save Hanukkah at Jewish conference

How Jewish studies scholars navigated Jewish law and fire-code rules to save Hanukkah at their conference

Behind-the-scenes scramble to save Hanukkah at Jewish conference

President Herzog:

'Many Jews are questioning their ties to post-election Israel'

Israel's president sends world Jewry Hanukkah message, noting anxiety ahead of formation of new Israeli government.

'Many Jews are questioning their ties to post-election Israel'

Erdan in New York:

'When we are united, evil cannot prevail'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN lights first candle on the world's tallest menorah with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

'When we are united, evil cannot prevail'

Canadian Prime Minister:

'On Hanukkah, we reaffirm our commitment to combat antisemitism'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: The candles of the Hanukkiah serve as a reminder that, just as light drowns out the dark, love conquers hate.

'On Hanukkah, we reaffirm our commitment to combat antisemitism'

Harris and Emhoff:

'From our family to yours, happy Hanukkah'

US Vice President and her husband, who is Jewish, celebrate the first night of Hanukkah: Light will always triumph over darkness.

'From our family to yours, happy Hanukkah'

German Finance Minister:

'I learned from the light of Hanukkah that Putin will not win'

Minister Christian Lindner blasts Russian President over war in Ukraine, hints that his country will lead further sanctions.

'I learned from the light of Hanukkah that Putin will not win'

Hanukkah merchandise going mainstream at US stores

The Hanukkah merch market has exploded. But are Jews feeling more represented?

Hanukkah merchandise going mainstream at US stores

'They won't break us':

Ukraine's Jews use generators to light the menorah

Over the past few days, large menorahs were placed in public places and outside synagogues across the war-torn country.

Ukraine's Jews use generators to light the menorah

Eight thoughts for eight nights (1)

Inspired by faith, we can change the world.

Eight thoughts for eight nights (1)

World Cup on Hanukkah:

Rabbi Vered: 'Tonight is a special opportunity for soccer fans'

Rabbi Eyal Vered is calling on soccer fans to light Hannukah candles on time and prove that G-d comes first.

Rabbi Vered: 'Tonight is a special opportunity for soccer fans'

First Night of Hanukkah

Jerusalem's mayor lights Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

Likud MK May Golan, Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz join Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion for candle lighting ceremony at the Western Wall.

Jerusalem's mayor lights Hanukkah candles at the Western Wall

1st night of Hanukkah:

The laws and blessings for lighting the menorah

On Sunday evening Jews around the world will light the first light of Hanukkah.

The laws and blessings for lighting the menorah

President Herzog lights Hanukkah candles, hosts World Cup party

President Isaac Herzog lights the first Hanukkah candle and hosts a World Cup Final watching party

President Herzog lights Hanukkah candles, hosts World Cup party

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Hanukkah candle lighting at Berlin's historic Brandenburg Gate

Chief Rabbi of Berlin leads candle lighting at the historic Brandenburg Gate, marking the beginning of Hanukkah.

Hanukkah candle lighting at Berlin's historic Brandenburg Gate

Hanukkah and Judea-Samaria: On goggles and thumbprints

The miracles with His thumbprint are there to see; you just need the goggles. Op-ed.

Hanukkah and Judea-Samaria: On goggles and thumbprints

The laws of lighting Hanukkah Candles

Where to place the Hanukiya, what to do at large events. what to do at family gatherings - and more.

The laws of lighting Hanukkah Candles

Hanukkah: The reason for the season

Let's put the real meaning back into Hanukkah. Op-ed.

Hanukkah: The reason for the season

The Rabbis are worried:

The World Cup instead of Hanukkah candles

Rabbi Meir Mazuz and additional rabbis published a letter asking not to postpone lighting candles to watch the game.

The World Cup instead of Hanukkah candles

King Charles dances with Holocaust survivors before Hanukkah

British monarch visits North London Jewish community center for Hanukkah where he receives warm reception.

King Charles dances with Holocaust survivors before Hanukkah

‘Sunday Night Football’ to feature 1st Hanukkah menorah lighting

NFL's marquee game on first night of Hanukkah to feature televised menorah lighting.

‘Sunday Night Football’ to feature 1st Hanukkah menorah lighting

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