Hanukkah

In flooded British Columbia, Jews help their neighbors

Rabbi Shmuly and Freidy Hecht provide material and spiritual sustenance to all Jews in need.

'Listen to the lights': Chabad brings Chanukah joy to millions

For many, the eight-day holiday is a springboard for personal growth in Judaism.

Who Lit the Last Menorah of 2020?

A chance encounter months before leads to a late-night mitzvah.

Bennett: Israel is the modern day Maccabee

Watch: Prime Minister Bennett's Hanukkah message.

Light up your Hannukah with the teachings of Rabbi Sacks zt"l

As we celebrate Chanukah, here are a number of different resources from Rabbi Sacks zt"l about the Festival of Light! Hannukah sameach!

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Israeli Premier lights first candle of Hanukkah at the 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.

Hebron - Israel's National Heritage, model of joint access

Joint access works in Hebron, but not on the Temple Mount. The reason is clear.

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.

The first Chanukah candle has been lit in the land down under

The first Chanukah candle has been lit in the Chabad synagogue in Sydney, opening Chanukah celebrations around the world!

PM: Government 'speaks with one voice' on Iran

"Israel is extremely concerned about potential billions flooding into Iran," says PM. "We are conveying this message in every possibly way."

What Hannukah is really all about

Hannukah is not a Jewish form of Xmas, nor is it a version of Yom Ha'atzmaut. The festival has a history we should all learn. Read it here.

Omicron variant

No restrictions likely for Hanukkah events

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

Eight days, eight languages: National Library presents treasures

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

Waqf complains, menorah removed from Tomb of Prophet Samuel

Local Arabs living in Nebi Samwil (the Arabic name for Samuel the Prophet) objected to the Jewish symbol at the tomb.

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.

White House planning in-person Hanukkah party

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

Jeremy Gimpel's new Hanukah song: Al Hanisim

Watch: Jeremy Gimpel presents a new song with the famous words of prayer from the festival of Hanukah.

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.

Hanukkah events will take place as planned

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

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.

Fmr. Amb. Friedman gifted holy oil from Golan ahead of Hanukkah

Yeshivat Hagolan gifts former US Ambassador to Israel a jug of Truma oil which can only be used by a Cohen to use for Hanukkah.

100,000 Hanukiahs distributed for Jews across Europe

The RCE and the EJA have launched a cross-continental initiative to spread the light of Hannukah

Canada Post releases 2021 Hanukkah stamp

Canada's post office, with design input from B'nai Brith, has released a new postage stamp for Hanukkah.

Rosh Hodesh Kislev Torah essay

Hanukkah is coming, the story reminding us that in the past, we have become enamoured with our own power and too secure in our position.

‘Tis the season of Hanukkah misfires — and chastened retailers

Retailers respond to complaints of inappropriate or misinformed Hanukkah-themed products.

American Girl releases Hanukkah outfit and gift set for dolls

American Girl doll company releases new Hanukkah line as part of ‘Cultural Celebration Collection’.

Maccabeats - The Office Hanukkah

Watch: The Maccabeats sing 'The Office Hanukkah' adapted from The Office theme composed by Jay Ferguson (intro by Rainn Wilson)

'Joy & light & happiness' - Kamala Harris explains Hanukkah

Ben Shapiro provides a deep analysis of Kamala Harris and her 'Hellenized' husband explaining Hanukkah.

'Outwardly, we live Muslim lives - but at home we love Judaism'

Anti-assimilation group helps Jews in Kurdistan, Russia, France and Iraq light Chanukah candles and reconnect with their Jewish roots.

Zot Hanukkah: What was the real conflict with the Greeks?

Before the holiday ends, a short Video Dvar Torah given at the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva makes the real conflict with the Greeks clear.

Menorah at Dartmouth shot with pellets in latest Hanukkah attack

Public menorah at Dartmouth College shot with pellet gun, destroying seven of its nine lights in latest Hanukkah attack.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in Israel: Happy Hanukkah

General Mark Milley, who is visiting Israel, lights eighth candle of Hanukkah with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi.

German ministers send Hanukkah greetings in Hebrew

Senior German government ministers participate in special clip initiated by the Chief Rabbi of Berlin and Chabad emissary.

Watch: Honoring the Jewish people on the final night of Hanukkah

Israel’s Ambassador to the US honors the Jewish people who kept the flame alive throughout generations and across the world.

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles while in isolation

PM lights Hanukkah candles with the family. "There are things I can only do from a distance at the moment."

Soldier critically wounded in attack celebrates with commander

Nathaniel Felber was critically wounded in attack near Givat Assaf 2 years ago, but miraculously survived and is in rehabilitation.

Watch: Israel Philharmonic plays Hanukkah songs

In honor of Hanukkah, Israel Philharmonic has released a new arrangement of a traditional Hanukkah tune for every night of the holiday.

Watch: Pfizer CEO lights Hanukkah candles with Amb. Dermer

Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla virtually joins Israel’s US Ambassador in lighting the seventh candle of Hanukkah.

Israeli, Moroccan UN ambassadors will light candles together

Morocco’s Ambassador to UN will join Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan in-person on Thursday night to light final Hanukkah candle.

Kamala on Hanukkah

Harris trivialized one of the most courageous episodes in western civilization, by speaking inanely about “light, joy and tikkun olam”Op-ed

Live: Hanukkah Candle Lighting at IDC

Hanukkah candle lighting with Mr. Jonathan Davis, Head of the International School at IDC Herzliya

Dozens of families arrive to settle Maalot Halhul

Prayers in the rain amid rejoicing at the "privilege of settling the Land of Israel."

Take in the great light of Hanukkah & share it with the world

Zot Hanukkah - Lighting up the night.

Growing accustomed to miracles

We don't say the Hallel prayer on Purim at all, but we do say it on Hanukkah. In our time, the reason for this difference is clearer.

Shabbat Jews and Hanukkah Jews

Light as a symbol: Hanukkah candles and Shabbat candles - Liturgical reflections on Hanukkah - The Menorah on the Arch of Titus.

Watch: Rabbi Sacks' daughter lights candles in his memory

Gila Sacks, daughter of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, joins Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer virtually for Hanukkah candle lighting.

Hanukkah light: Making sense of history

A more enlightened approach to the holiday of light.

Watch: Arabs from Gulf states light Hanukkah candles at Kotel

Western Wall rabbi to healthcare workers and doctors: You teach us every day what heroism is.

Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as our capital - a wakeup call

Trump aroused in many Jewish souls the spirit of Hanukkah, an uphill military effort that ended with rededicating the Bet Mikdash.

FIDF announces Hanukkah giving campaign

FIDF announces new Hanukkah giving campaign and virtual lighting series featuring lone soldiers.

Warsaw mayor lights Hanukkah candles

Mayor of Poland's capital that once housed largest Nazi ghetto in Europe lit Hanukkah candles during Chabad-organized ceremony.

President Rivlin speaks to Pope

Israeli President speaks to the Pope as Jews celebrate Hanukkah and Christians prepare for Christmas in the shadow of COVID-19.

Man run over during anti-Semitic attack on KY menorah lighting

1 injured in attack on Chabad menorah lightning ceremony in Lexington, Kentucky.

'Peace is made between peoples, not between leaders'

President Rivlin and Foreign Minister Ashkenazi light Hanukkah candles with heads of Israeli missions abroad who participated via Zoom.

Jerusalem Mayor lights candles at 'Little Western Wall'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion lights Hanukkah candles at the “Little Western Wall”, located in the revitalized Jewish Quarter of the Old City.

Watch: Ambassador Friedman lights Hanukkah candles

US Ambassador to Israel joins Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, for a virtual Hanukkah candle lighting.

Watch: Israeli NBA phenom creates all-Hebrew Twitter account

Former Maccabi TLV star drafted 9th overall by Washington creates Hebrew Twitter page, lights first Hanukkah candle.

How the Maccabees crushed one of the strongest armies in history

A riveting tour of the places where the Maccabean Revolt took place in what was perhaps the greatest military triumph in Jewish history.

Defense Minister Gantz presents medals to WW2 veterans

Gantz & Defense Ministry staff lit candles with three veterans and paid tribute to their heroism.