Hanukkah

President Rivlin lights Hanukkah candles with neighbors

"This year, we are hoping also for miracles in the field of health," noted Rivlin, on his final Hanukkah as president.

Watch: UAE ambassador lights Hanukkah candles

Bahrain and UAE ambassadors to the US participate in the Israeli Embassy's online Hanukkah ceremony.

UAE, Bahrain ambassadors join Hanukkah candle lighting

Ambassador Ron Dermer holds virtual Hanukkah candle lighting with the Ambassadors of Bahrain and the UAE to the US.

The secret of Hanukkah's popularity

Hanukkah is definitely one of the most widely observed holidays.

Watch: Maccabeats usher in Hanukkah - 'You will never be alone'

Famous Jewish band performs new Hanukkah hit, calls for unity, end to political infighting.

Fully illuminated

Our main work here is spiritual. This energetic battle can be won Hanukkah-style; by adding one light at a time. Opinion

Israeli NBA star lights Hanukkah candles

Israel's Deni Avdija, picked by the Washington Wizards, lights Hanukkah candles in team uniform as part of Israeli embassy online ceremony

The untold Hanukkah tale of a deal with the devil

A tale that needs to be told: EU funded NGOs take heed. By making a deal with the Greeks, Hellenists led to their own destruction. Op-ed

The moment of truth - Mattathias' cry

Mattityahu cried “He who is for the Lord, follow me” - who has the spiritual stamina to fight, who feels the pull of God in his soul? Do we?

View the Safran dreidel collection - a feast for Hanukkah eyes

From the US, Israel, Spain, Hungary, India, Russia, Scotland - all over the world! Made of glass, wood, metal and, yes, from clay.

The New York Times grinch that stole Hanukkah

The NYT went from Hanukkah in the eyes of a clueless assimilated Jew two years ago to the holiday in the eyes of a non-Jew this year.Op-ed.

Siberian synagogue has a 10-foot menorah made of ice

Russian synagogue in Tomsk, Siberia unveils 10-foot ice menorah for Hanukkah.

Watch: Canadian PM's Hanukkah message

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: The Government of Canada will always stand with the Jewish community.

Non-Jews, Hanukkah lights and the courage to stand with Israel

The light of Hanukkah and the soul of Mashiach.

'We are bringing hope and blessing to the people of Israel'

Netanyahu lights first Hanukkah candle via Zoom with WZO and representatives of Diaspora Jewish communities.

Biden, Harris wish Jewish community a 'Chag Sameach'

President-elect and Vice President-elect issue greetings ahead of Hanukkah, which starts Thursday at sundown.

Watch live: National Hanukkah Menorah lighting

National Hanukkah Menorah illuminated during a special ceremony on The Ellipse.

Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting below world's tallest building

Photographer Shuki Lehrer, currently in Dubai, decided to light Hanukkah candles in the shadow of the Burj Khalifa.

From Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi: 'Hanukkah's spiritual riches'

The Menorah is a material vessel, but the olive oil in it is a metaphor for the Jewish nation’s inner spirit, which merited the miracle.

Netanyahu: The light of peace has never shone brighter

PM Netanyahu, Ambassador Friedman attend lighting of Hanukkah candles at Western Wall. 'We bring the light of vaccines and peace.'

Trump wishes Jewish people a happy Hanukkah

US President delivers special message to the Jewish people ahead of Hanukkah holiday.

Jelly or Chocolate: What are we filled with?

There is a very interesting connection between the holiday of Hanukkah and the Torah portion of the week. Joseph's pit is a parable.

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Hanukkah and Vayeshev: We can always climb higher!

The way in which we light the Hanukkah candles teaches us how to achieve our full potential.

Government will not impose restrictions over Hanukkah

PM, defense and health ministers agree not to impose new COVID-19 restrictions over Hanukkah following opposition from other ministers.

Hanukkah for the Perplexed: Brief guide to the Holiday of Lights

Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, the holiday not found in the Bible because the miraculous story occurred after its completion.

Cabinet to approve:

Hanukkah restrictions apply only to Jewish localities

Health Ministry recommends every evening on Hanukkah starting at 5:30 PM, gatherings of two persons not from one nuclear family forbidden.

Vayeshev: The power of praise-Hanukkah: Ceremony and Celebration

There is a delicate balance between the neglect that leads to lack of confidence and excessive praise or favouritism..

Watch: Trump makes appearance at White House Hanukkah party

"We have tremendous cases right now," says US President when attendees at Hanukkah party shout: "Four more years!"

Apparent Hanukkah restrictions: Groups limited in evening hours

Health Ministry will ask to prohibit during evening hours gatherings of more than 2 not from same nuclear family, close shops.

Israeli baker offers 'Abu Dhabi' doughnut for Hanukkah

Pastry chef offers doughnut made with dates from the UAE, nougat and cream filling, topped with a golden leaf.

The Parasha and Current Events: Strength and conquest

The Esaus of the world are impressed only by strength - with which Ya’akov is endowed when necessary and which the Maccabees evinced..

Vizhnitzer Rebbe condemns advanced academic studies

"Their underlying purpose is to implant ideas of heresy into our minds."

Night lockdown will not be imposed on Hanukkah after all

Due to 'legal difficulties' in imposing nightly lockdown, cabinet meeting postponed; traffic restrictions remain unclear.

One Nation, One Song

Live: Global Jewish solidarity event at Tzippori National Park

Diaspora Affairs Ministry and Nature and Park Authority host global Jewish solidarity event with Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and more.

Hanukkah night lockdown starting Wednesday

Government seeks to prevent greater coronavirus outbreak over 8-day Hanukkah holiday by closing businesses at night.

'Be a Light' - a moving song for Hanukkah

Capella music ensemble comes out with a new moving single for the upcoming holiday of lights.

Health Ministry warns: Third lockdown after Hanukkah

Ministry officials say there will be no Hanukkah lockdown, but recommend to be with nuclear family only. Another lockdown is then expected.

Providing a Hanukkah light for European Jewry

Delivery of menorahs organized all over Europe every year to Jewish communities. This year packages sent to COVID orphans.

Amid pandemic, Chabad’s Hanukkah campaign to reach 8 million

From Vienna to Birobidzhan, menorah’s glow to shine worldwide in private homes and public squares

Positivity & the Holy Temple:

8 days of Hannukah: Why?

What the Maccabees did for eight days.

Coronavirus Czar: We're still in an emergency situation

"Number of cases is rising, but people think the epidemic is over," says Prof. Ash.

Education Ministry Director examines opening schools on Hanukkah

Education Ministry Director says budget required to run schools on Hanukkah, but notes there is good response to move on part of teachers.

Quebec to allow gatherings during Christmas - but not Hanukkah

'There cannot be favoritism'. Jewish groups rip decision by Quebec government to permit gatherings during Christmas, but not during Hanukkah

Watch: Mass flooding, snow ahead of Hanukkah

MDA worker Guy Caspi predicts winter storms of 'Biblical proportion' ahead of Hanukkah.

Trump White House is throwing a Hanukkah party despite pandemic

White House planning to hold Hanukkah reception day before holiday begins, despite fears over coronavirus pandemic.

How to make colorful, sculpted Hanukkah cookies

Amy demonstrates how to make Hanukkah cookies by coloring and sculpting the dough before baking.

Cambodian royal family celebrates first bat mitzvah

Great-grand-daughter of former Cambodian king celebrates her bat mitvah in royal palace on Hanukkah, complete with menorah-lighting.

Lighting a Menorah in an enemy state

Soldier serving in the army of a country hostile to Israel maintains Jewish traditions in secret - at great personal risk.

Watch: 'Unity menorah lighting' in support of Monsey victims

Jews of all stripes gather for unifying menorah lighting to show solidarity with victims of Monsey stabbing attack.

Watch: IDF soldiers' surprise on a Jerusalem train

An IDF soldiers started singing a Hanukkah song on a light rail train in Jerusalem. Watch what happened next.

The Hanukkah Rebellion: Did the Jews really win?

Touro College's Henry Abramson takes a critical look at the Maccabean Rebellion - what did it accomplish, and was it really successful?

Chilean President celebrates Hanukkah as riots rage

President Sebastian Pinera lights Hanukkah candles at La Moneda Palace, as anti-government riots continue.

Jerusalem's needy residents vote for their favorite doughnut

In the spirit of elections, Colel Chabad polls guests and reminds us all what can be done for less than the price of a Hanukkah doughnut

A public school youngster taught me about Hanukkah

Chabad joins the 'battle for the Russian vote'

Instead of political campaigns, Chabad focuses on a 'Hanukkah campaign' for the Russian sector.

Watch: This is how pure oil was produced for the Temple

In a video posted Saturday, viewers can watch the process used by Temple priests to create pure olive oil suitable for use in the menorah.

In Amsterdam, the world’s priciest menorah gets a new life

The 'Rintel,' a 266-year-old menorah, is placed back on display at Amsterdam's Jewish Historical Museum.

Nissim Black's new song for Hanukkah: Eight Flames

Watch Nissim Black's new music clip released in honor of the Festival of Lights

Watch: Hanukkah Menorah lighting at IDC Herzliya

Jonathan Davis, Vice President for External Relations at IDC Herzliya, lights candles with students and participants of 'open day.'

Naama lights Hanukkah candle in Russian prison

Mother of Israeli imprisoned in Russia says daughter fought for right to light Hanukkah candles in prison.