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News and updates about Hanukkah

Rivlin: 'Impossible' does not exist in Mossad dictionary

President lights Hanukkah candles with Mossad members, awards several outstanding members of Israel's intelligence agency.

Rivlin: 'Impossible' does not exist in Mossad dictionary

Body image and Hanukkah

The Greeks, who idolized the body, did not want to kill the Jews, only to change their way of thinking. Opinion

Body image and Hanukkah

The eternal struggle between light and darkness

A fascinating discussion of the spiritual underpinnings and dimensions of this special holiday.

The eternal struggle between light and darkness

A Hanukkah filled with light and joy

At this Netanya children's home, children and alumni celebrate as family and friends.

A Hanukkah filled with light and joy

McDonald’s public menorah is Hanukkah symbol in Brazilian Amazon

Large menorah at McDonald's has become the only Hanukkah symbol in this Amazon city.

McDonald’s public menorah is Hanukkah symbol in Brazilian Amazon

The light of Hanukkah

The light of Hanukkah

Guinness World Records certifies world’s most valuable dreidel

World's most valuable dreidel certified by Guinness as worth $70,000, with 18K gold, white gold, and 222 diamonds.

Guinness World Records certifies world’s most valuable dreidel

'You took the Qassam and turned it into a source of light'

Knesset Speaker, Chief Rabbi take part in Hanukkah event at Sderot Hesder Yeshiva.

'You took the Qassam and turned it into a source of light'

The potato menorah

New Jersey Hatzalah paramedics of New Jersey come to aid of elderly woman whose family lights an extra Hanukkah candle in a potato.

The potato menorah

Texas Rep remembers Maccabees 'but Jews not on their own today'

Rep Crenshaw: 'Together we are united against evil of anti-Semitism. We must stand united because scourge of anti-Semitism has not ended."

Texas Rep remembers Maccabees 'but Jews not on their own today'

Resilience:

Hanukkah candles lit at site of Jersey City shooting

Family of the 3 who were killed in the shooting at the Jersey City kosher supermarket gather to light first candles of Hanukkah there.

Hanukkah candles lit at site of Jersey City shooting

Astronaut tweets Hanukkah message from space

Jessica Meir wishes all Jews on Earth a happy Hanukkah from the International Space Station.

Astronaut tweets Hanukkah message from space

What is Hanukkah all about?

Interview with Machon Shilo head Rabbi David Bar-Hayim.

What is Hanukkah all about?

The Electric-Hanukkah-Tetris challenge

Watch: The staff at 'Israel Electric Company' decided to create a 'Hannukah Menorah' - made out of the employees and their heavy equipment.

The Electric-Hanukkah-Tetris challenge

Watch: Y-Studs' latest release Shehecheyanu - Hanukkah

Just in time for Hanukkah, Jewish A Capella group Y-Studs release their latest single, Shehecheyanu - Hanukkah.

Watch: Y-Studs' latest release Shehecheyanu - Hanukkah

Watch: Saudi blogger's special Hanukkah message

Hebrew-speaking Saudi blogger Mohammed Saud who endorsed Netanyahu sings 'Al Hanissim' in honor of Hanukkah.

Watch: Saudi blogger's special Hanukkah message

Ukrainian parliament hosts Hanukkah candle lighting

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine: I am proud to stand here today on behalf of the Ukrainian Jewish community.

Ukrainian parliament hosts Hanukkah candle lighting

A menorah in central London

'This is how we light the world'

MK Pnina Tamano-Shata in London: Hanukkah symbolizes the triumph of hope and belief over despair.

'This is how we light the world'

Cruz: We are grateful for our close ally Israel

Texas Senator wishes the Jewish people a Happy Hanukkah.

Cruz: We are grateful for our close ally Israel

Giant menorah lit in Munich: The light defeated darkness

Chabad emissary to Munich: It is important to light a menorah in the heart of the city because Judaism is not something you hide.

Giant menorah lit in Munich: The light defeated darkness

Hanukkah at the Western Wall:

'Holding the candle and banishing the darkness'

Public Security Minister, Chief Rabbi and Jerusalem Mayor participate in candle lighting ceremony at the Western Wall.

'Holding the candle and banishing the darkness'

Trudeau on Hanukkah: We'll always condemn anti-Semitism

Canadian Prime Minister publishes statement in honor of the start of the holiday of Hanukkah.

Trudeau on Hanukkah: We'll always condemn anti-Semitism

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"International Criminal Court probe is pure anti-Semitism"

Netanyahu compares International Criminal Court to Greeks fighting the Maccabees during candle-lighting ceremony with Ambassador Friedman.

"International Criminal Court probe is pure anti-Semitism"

Festival of lighst begins:

Watch: First Hanukkah candle-lighting around the globe

First night of Hanukkah begins in New Zealand, marking the start of the 8-day festival of lights.

Watch: First Hanukkah candle-lighting around the globe

Opinion: The miracle of disability

With Hanukkah approaching Jews are discussing the miracles of the past. But we offen fail to recognize the miracles we experience every day,

Opinion: The miracle of disability

Campaign to illuminate Hanukkah for Israel’s elderly population

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews tackles plague of loneliness among Israel’s elderly population by bringing Hanukkah joy.

Campaign to illuminate Hanukkah for Israel’s elderly population

Watch: Kippalive presents... the "Kippafamilies"

'Kippalive' band members celebrate Hanukkah with a new musical clip featuring their own families.

Watch: Kippalive presents... the "Kippafamilies"

'Jews are both a people and a faith'

Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer thanks Trump administration for its support for Israel this past year.

'Jews are both a people and a faith'

Watch: A Star Wars Hanukkah

Six13 celebrates the miracle of Hanukkah and the release of the latest Star Wars movie with presents, dreidels, latkes, and music.

Watch: A Star Wars Hanukkah

'As President I will always stand with our ally Israel'

Watch: President Trump hosts White House Hanukkah reception, signs Executive Order Combating anti-Semitism.

'As President I will always stand with our ally Israel'

Enjoy a Legendary Hanukkah with Great Israeli Gifts!

Discover wonderful gift ideas for Hanukkah from Israel, the land where the Hanukkah story took place!

Enjoy a Legendary Hanukkah with Great Israeli Gifts!

Black Friday Sale – 40% Off all Silver Menorahs

Hazorfim launches their Annual Black Friday Sale, with HUGE savings on their entire Silver Judaica Collection.

 Black Friday Sale – 40% Off all Silver Menorahs

No school during Hanukkah?

MK Maklev urges 'holiday school,' says school vacation during Hanukkah will negatively influence middle- and lower-class students.

No school during Hanukkah?

Cyprus bills Jews $6,000 for Hanukkah events’ security costs

European Jewish Association calls bill charging local Jews for police protection 'a new low' and 'an insult', demands bill be cancelled.

Cyprus bills Jews $6,000 for Hanukkah events’ security costs

First open Jewish concert in Concertgebouw Great Hall since WWII

Cantor Israel Nachman holds festive Hanukkah concert Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, first public Jewish concert there since Holocaust.

First open Jewish concert in Concertgebouw Great Hall since WWII

Goodbye Hanukkah, hello history

Light and darkness - Hanukkah all year round.

Goodbye Hanukkah, hello history

Ari Fuld remembered at Hanukkah-lighting ceremony

Ari Fuld, murdered in terrorist stabbing 3 months ago, makes posthumous appearance in video from first sovereignty movement conference.

Ari Fuld remembered at Hanukkah-lighting ceremony

Reflections as Hanukkah draws to an end

Reflections as Hanukkah draws to an end

Watch: Who did Trump invite to light Hanukkah candles?

'In 1944 the White House turned a delegation of rabbis away. Today I am happy to light Hanukkah candles at the White House.'

Watch: Who did Trump invite to light Hanukkah candles?

Watch: First Family's Hanukkah Reception

Highlights from White House Hanukkah reception.

Watch: First Family's Hanukkah Reception

'No evil can overcome the spirit of the Jewish people'

US President delivers remarks at White House evening Hanukkah reception.

'No evil can overcome the spirit of the Jewish people'

'Civilization is indebted to the Jewish people'

US President at White House Hanukkah reception: My administration will always stand with the State of Israel.

'Civilization is indebted to the Jewish people'

Amb. Friedman, Netanyahu light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

PM, US Ambassador mark 1 year since President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Amb. Friedman, Netanyahu light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Hanukkah: A battle of beliefs

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton reveals the secret of how to win the ongoing battle of Hanukkah.

Hanukkah: A battle of beliefs

Hanukkah and modern-day decrees against Israel

The Joseph-Hanukkah connection: Seeing Hashem’s hand in everything,

Hanukkah and modern-day decrees against Israel

Hanukkah candles lit in Polish Parliament

Polish, Israeli officials and dignitaries unit to celebrate Hanukkah and reinforce their commitment to battle against anti-Semitism.

Hanukkah candles lit in Polish Parliament

Watch: Prime Minister's special Hanukkah message

'Around the world, Jews celebrate this war of liberation. But it's also a family celebration, so there's another war we have to fight...'

Watch: Prime Minister's special Hanukkah message

Watch: Pro-Israel display on streets of Miami for Hanukkah

Israeli-American businessman Joe Zevuloni leadsspecial pro-Israel event on streets of Miami during Hanukkah.

Watch: Pro-Israel display on streets of Miami for Hanukkah

Hanukkah beat in the streets of Jerusalem

Beatbox and Breakdance DJ Raphi goes to streets of Jerusalem with donuts and lots of spirit and Hanukkah joy.

Hanukkah beat in the streets of Jerusalem

Hellenism in the lead: What the Maccabees fought against

The dominant culture was all the rage. Hellenism seemed so right. What does Hanukkah really teach us?

Hellenism in the lead: What the Maccabees fought against

Menorah toppled near Harvard University

Large menorah toppled in public park near Harvard University before start of Hanukkah.

Menorah toppled near Harvard University

Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting with Lion at the Tomb of Samuel

Jerusalem mayor and Rabbi Shalom Arush were the main guests in at candle lighting at the Tomb of Samuel.

Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting with Lion at the Tomb of Samuel

Hundreds light Hanukkah candles at Cave of the Patriarchs

Israel's Chief Rabbi participated in the lighting of Hanukkah candles along with dedication of Torah in memory of Lt. David Golovensitz.

Hundreds light Hanukkah candles at Cave of the Patriarchs

Hanukkah light: Making sense of history

A more enlightened approach to the holiday of light.

Hanukkah light: Making sense of history

US Ambassador Friedman, terror victims families light 3rd candle

Ambassador Friedman and wife Tammy host Michal Salomon and her children at candle lighting ceremony for 3rd night of Hanukkah.

US Ambassador Friedman, terror victims families light 3rd candle

200 Holocaust survivors light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Western Wall Rabbi: Thanks to the survival of the Holocaust survivors, today we can celebrate Hanukkah, here near the Temple Mount.

200 Holocaust survivors light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

FIDF sends donuts to IDF soldiers

4,200 traditional Hanukkah donuts sent to IDF soldiers by Friends of the IDF in honor of 8-day festival.

FIDF sends donuts to IDF soldiers

Rivlin: Hezbollah will bring about the destruction of Lebanon

President lights Hanukkah candles with crews from Ramon Air Force Base, warns Hezbollah leading Lebanon to ruin for Iranian agenda.

Rivlin: Hezbollah will bring about the destruction of Lebanon

Watch: Belzer Rebbe lights Hanukkah candles

Thousands of Belz Hasidim from all over the country participate in nightly Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony in Jerusalem.

Watch: Belzer Rebbe lights Hanukkah candles

Does Chanukah symbolize victory over the culture of nations?

Does the miracle of Hanukkah talk about victory of Jewish thought over Hellenistic philosophy?

Does Chanukah symbolize victory over the culture of nations?