Hanukkah

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with Secretary of State

Before the meeting between PM Netanyahu and Secretary of State Pompeo in Brussels, they lit Hanukkah candles together. See the photos.

Watch: Chabad van surprises thousands in Times Square

Chabad hasidim arrived in Manhattan's famous square and delighted the passers-by with Hanukkah songs.

Jerusalem's leaders light Hanukkah candles together

Mayor Nir Barkat and incoming Mayor Moshe Leon light candles for second night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

Rivlin to Holocaust survivors: Each of you is a miracle

President hosts Holocaust survivors at his residence for candle-lighting ceremony using menorah hidden during the Holocaust.

Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony held outside Tree of Life shul

Hundreds attend Hanukkah candle-lighting at Pittsburgh synagogue where gunman murdered 11.

Hundreds celebrate Hanukkah outside Pittsburgh synagogue

Public Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony held outside Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were murdered.

Former Israeli Ambassador takes jab at Corbyn

Danny Ayalon responds sarcastically to Hanukkah greeting of Labour leader who has been plagued by anti-Semitism.

Cruz:

'Hanukkah celebrates heroic revolt and triumph of the Maccabees'

US Senator Ted Cruz notes that this is the first Hanukkah since the US moved its embassy to "its rightful place" in Jerusalem.

First time in English: Hanukkah - the celebration of the Oral Law

Trump on Hanukkah: Light will always break through the darkness

US President wishes Jews a happy Hanukkah, pledges to fight anti-Semitism.

President lights Hanukkah candle with haredi soldiers

Reuven Rivlin joined by haredi soldiers for candle lighting on first night of Hanukkah festival.

'Hanukkah - The spiritual independence day of the Jewish people'

Outgoing Police Commissioner, Chief Rabbi David Lau light first candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

India PM: Happy Hanukkah to people of Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sends holiday greeting to Israeli premier in Hebrew as Hanukkah festival begins.

World's largest menorah erected in Manhattan

32-foot, 4,000 pound menorah to be lit on 5th Avenue every night of Hanukkah.

Live fire zones to be opened for Hanukkah visitors

IDF to open some of its training grounds throughout the country for the benefit of holiday visitors.

Watch: How to make quinoa potato latkes

Eddie Yakobov, owner of Shop Delight of Great Neck, NY, on how to make quinoa potato latkes.

73% of Israeli Jews light Hanukkah candles

A high percentage of Jews in Israel light the Menorah candles every night on Hanukkah.

William Shatner opens up about childhood Hanukkah memories

Legendary actor reminisces about celebrating Hanukkah as a child in new documentary.

Renewing the Miraculous in Our Lives

Noah’s Dove, Jacob and the Secret of the Chanukah Oil.

What started the Hanukkah conflict?

Watch: The Maccabeats - I Have a Little Dreidel

The Maccabeats with their version of the classic Hanukkah song.

A truly educational experience on Hanukkah

The connection between Hanukkah and education.

22 million shekels for Hanukkah

Lottery winner says he will distribute winnings as Hanukkah gifts to his children to settle their mortgages.

Keeping the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Jewish

Help the millennial in your life keep the most wonderful time of the year Jewish.

Listen: Mendy Shapiro's single celebrating the new Jewish month

Ahead of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, producer Moti K and Mendy Shapiro released song about Jewish month of Kislev.

US, Israel issue joint Hanukkah postage stamp

Israel Post, US Postal Service issue Hanukkah stamp in commemoration of 70th anniversary of 70th anniversary of US-Israel ties.

This Hanukkah event was Corsica's 'biggest ever' celebration

Local rabbi says Corsica just had its first public Hanukkah celebration.

Where being different is normal

Children who survived past terror attacks and lost loved ones help light Hanukkah candles with Salomon family after Halamish massacre.

Watch: Remembering the victims of the Brooklyn fire disaster

Israeli and American Jews remember mother, 3 children killed in Hanukkah fire, recall unbelievable kindness of family.

Terrorist charged with plotting to kidnap MK Yehudah Glick

Hamas terror leader sought to kidnap and murder Likud Knesset member before plotting to kidnap Israeli over Hanukkah.

Violent riots during Hanukkah prayers at Joseph's Tomb

IDF secures entry of 500 visitors to Joseph's Tomb, as violent Arab riots take place nearby.

Hanukkah songs like you've never heard them before

In honor of the last day of Hanukkah, the Military Rabbinate Troupe presents a new adaptation to the classical Hanukkah songs. Watch.

Jewish youth light at sites of terrorist attacks

World Bnei Akiva youth movement lights menorahs around the world at sites of terror attacks, natural disasters in Europe, the US, and Israel

DM pledges support for humiliated soldiers

Defense Minister lights Hanukkah candles with fighters of Marom Brigade; addresses attack on soldiers by Arab woman and her mother.

Mother, 3 children killed in fire flown to Israel for burial

Israeli-American family killed in house fire started by Hanukkah menorah on their way to be laid to rest in Israel.

Rivlin: We will not tolerate a 'trickle' of rockets

Israeli president lights final Hanukkah candles with soldiers from elite Maglan special forces unit. 'You are our Maccabees.'

Israeli NBA star lights menorah on Golden State Warriors court

Omri Casspi lights menorah in NBA stadium, following one of the top performances of his career. 'A Hanukkah miracle.'

FDNY chief says father a hero in Brooklyn fire

Father risked his life to save 2 of the children in deadly fire that killed his wife, 3 children.

Deadly Brooklyn fire may have been caused by Hanukkah menorah

Law enforcement investigating whether Hanukkah menorah sparked blaze that killed mother, 3 children from Israeli family in Brooklyn.

Ukrainian vandals smear animal blood on menorah

Days after vandals spray-paint swastika on menorah in Ukrainian capital of Kiev, Hanukkah symbol vandalized with animal blood.

Dairy delights for Hanukkah 2017

Check out our favorite dairy ideas for the last days of Hanukkah!

Watch: Candle lighting on the outskirts of Arab town

Etzion Brigade commander and residents of Karmei Tzur light Hanukkah candles in ancient Beit Tzur.

Polish President: It's important Jews feel at home

At Hanukkah event, Polish president gets menorah featuring Jerusalem.

'Wait, don't go! I'm a Jew!'

Yeshiva students distributing Hanukkah candles awaken dormant memories in a Jewish woman married to a non-Jew.

Chief rabbis celebrate Hanukkah with disabled children

Israel's chief rabbis and the most severely wounded soldier from 2014's Protective Edge celebrate Hanukkah together at center for disabled.

100 lone soldiers celebrate Hanukkah together

Lone soldiers celebrate Hanukkah at a festive event in Tel Aviv.

Western Wall dedicates Menorah lighting to Holocaust survivors

"We survived because of our strong desire to live, because we expelled despair and believed that better times would come.'

Lighting the menorah, keeping a promise

Knesset Speaker Edelstein lights Hanukkah candles with residents of Samaria town, fulfilling promise to visit 'on happier occasions.'

German President: Racism and hatred have no place in Germany

German President calls President Rivlin, condemns anti-Semitic protests following Trump's recognition of J'lem as capital.

'Hellenists, go back to Greece'

Activists protest J'lem community center's Hanukkah celebration, which incorporated Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and Mohammed's birthday.

Watch: Schoolkids create world's largest human menorah

Students at New Jersey school break world record for largest human menorah.

Watch: US Ambassador lights Hanukkah menorah at Western Wall

Amb. Friedman participates in candle-lighting ceremony at Western Wall. 'A great honor to light the candles in J'lem - capital of Israel.'

'Hamas can't be allowed to destroy Hanukkah'

MK Berko responds to foiled Hamas attempt to kidnap Jew on Hanukkah. 'They want to repeat Shalit deal' when 1,000 terrorists were freed.'

Hanukkah candles lit in Polish parliament

Israeli ambassador, representatives of the Jewish community, attend candle lighting ceremony in Polish parliament.

Hanukkah celebration in Albania's Government House

Conference of European Rabbis President meets with Albania's PM, holds candle lighting ceremony in Albania's Government House.

Hanukkah: Our dedication to education

Jerusalem municipality blasted for interfaith Hanukkah parties

'Inability of Jerusalem municipality to withstand foreign influences that challenge Israel angers residents from left and right.'

White House releases 'Happy Hanukkah' video message

Watch: President Trump marks beginning of eight-day Jewish festival with video message wishing Jews around the world a happy Hanukkah.

British PM:

'Hanukkah calls on us to defend our values'

British Prime Minister Theresa May wishes Jews a happy Hanukkah, calls to double the efforts to fight anti-Semitism.

Trudeau:

'Hanukkah candles remind us that light drowns out darkness'

Canadian Prime Minister wishes the Jewish people a happy Hanukkah.