Menorah

Biden: A little bit of light can dispel the darkness

President Biden joined by First Lady, Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff at menorah lighting at White House.

Outdoor menorah in Ukrainian city torn down by anti-Semites

A large outdoor menorah in Dnipro, a city in eastern Ukraine, was torn down by anti-Semitic vandals on the first night of Hanukkah.

NY hate crimes unit investigating damaged menorah in Queens

Large menorah knocked over in Queens right before Hanukkah.

Six-foot tall menorah stolen from home in Florida

In response, local Chabad brings family nine-foot tall menorah to "spread it even more."

New National Menorah made of recycled aluminum in Washington, DC

Thousands attend, and tens of millions view the annual event on the Ellipse, with participation by the Second Gentleman.

Pennsylvania city's menorah vandalized before start of Hanukkah

A menorah in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania was vandalized on Friday night, two days before the start of Hanukkah.

Prince Edward Island legislature lights its first menorah

The legislature of Prince Edward Island lit its first ever public menorah on its lawn to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.

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.

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.

'Back to freedom' - How Jews returned triumphant to Titus' Arch

A chilling animation of the triumphant procession of Jewish captives and Gold Menorah beneath Titus' Arch in Rome 2,000 years ago.

Beha'alotcha: The lights of the Menorah still burn brightly

How does the Oral Law connect the tribal leaders' offering, the Menorah - and Hannukah?

Emor: Between Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim

This week's Torah and Haftarah are a most fitting riposte to Yom Ha-Atzma’ut, and an equally fitting introduction to Yom Herut Yerushalayim.

Outrage after Florida village rejects mayor's menorah proposal

Mayor of Miami-area town pushes for menorah to be placed in town hall during holiday season, especially since the area is heavily Jewish.

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.

The miracle of Bubby's menorah

Every Shabbat Bubbie would shine the silver candelabrum and pray, "May my mazel (luck) always shine!" Then someone stole her menorah.

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.

Siberian synagogue has a 10-foot menorah made of ice

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

Is the lantern lit?

Teaching in the age of coronavirus. What is a teacher to do?  What would Aaron do? (For Beha'alotcha.)

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.

Largest menorah in Israel is inaugurated in Sderot

Giant 40-foot Hanukkah menorah inaugurated in Sderot, after being donated by Dutch Christians.

Watch: 'Death=America' - Iranian music video

Video depicting Lady Liberty as skeleton holding menorah produced as part of Iran's 'Down with USA Grand Award' competition.

Australia school makes world's largest human Menorah

1,048 students at Bialik College in Melbourne form menorah 137.8 feet by 137.8 feet.

The eternal light

3 arrested for vandalism of Penn State U fraternity’s menorah

Three men arrested for vandalizing fraternity's menorah, assaulting fraternity member who tried to stop them.

Watch: Naperville's first ice Menorah

Naperville recently celebrated Hanukkah but this year with a cool twist.

Brussels: Vehicle menorah vandalized

Vandals damage menorah placed on vehicle of European Jewish leader. His response: 'We will double the number of public menorahs.'

New Hampshire town rejects menorah display, citing vandalism

Administrator says town officials not 'comfortable' leaving menorah up for 8 nights, expressing concerns of vandalism and anti-Semitism.

Menorah toppled near Harvard University

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

Menorah vandalized at Penn State University

Vandals hit 9-foot menorah in front of fraternity house in Penn State University.

'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.

World's largest menorah erected in Manhattan

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

300-pound menorah stolen from Boston-area synagogue

6-foot menorah at Brookline synagogue found a mile away after being stolen.

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.

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.'

Fire Department confirms Hanukkah menorah behind Brooklyn fire

Investigators confirm suspicions that Hanukkah menorah, left unattended overnight, was cause of tragic fire that killed 4 in Brooklyn.

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.

Watch: Schoolkids create world's largest human menorah

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

Watch: Giant Hanukkah menorah set up at Western Wall

On each day of Hanukkah, the giant menorah at the Western Wall will be lit in a festive ceremony.

A Hanukkah alphabet

4 Penn State students charged in menorah vandalism

Students stole 9-foot menorah from home of campus Chabad rabbi, leave it damaged outside Jewish fraternity.

U of Illinois Chabad menorah vandalized again

Menorah vandalized for fourth time in last 2 years,

Teens who twisted menorah into swastika to meet Shoah survivor

3 teens sentenced to meet Holocaust survivor, community service after confessing to vandalism against family menorah last Hannuka.

Teen apologizes for twisting family menorah into swastika

Teen who twisted menorah says he was 'reckless, stupid, idiotic, and insensitive,' mentions 'turning back the clock.'

4 arrested for twisting Arizona family’s menorah into swastika

Teenagers arrested for vandalizing menorah in family's front yard in Arizona.

Vatican to join with Rome Jewish community on menorah exhibition

Exhibition will feature menorahs from around the world, as well as Christian artifacts inspired by Temple menorah.

Rare ancient engraving of Menorah found in Judean hills

During the Hanukkah festival, hikers discovered a rare engraving of a menorah in a water cistern in the Judean Hills.

Vandals damage Arizona synagogue menorah and Holocaust memorial

Large menorah and a Holocaust memorial damaged at a synagogue in Sun City, Arizona.

6-foot-tall, 100-pound menorah stolen from San Francisco park

Six-foot tall, 100 pound menorah stolen from a park in San Francisco.

Dutch war hero’s family sells menorah for record $440,000

A 270-year-old menorah which belonged to a Jewish resistance fighter during WWII was sold for a record $440,000.

It's Snow Coincidence: a message about Hanukkah

Inspiring video from Rabbi Yoel Gold about Jewish unity and faith.

Streak of Anti-Semitic Violence in Illinois Continues

Anti-Semitic acts continue across Illinois as menorah outside a Chabad Jewish Center torn down for second time in months.

IAA Finds Glass Bracelet from Roman Period with Menorah

Glass bracelet found in what researchers believe was an ancient garbage pit; Menorah on bracelet just in time for Hannukah.

The Hanukkah Menorah: Past and Present

How the Menorah became a Jewish icon.

Thousands Protest Knesset Symbol Change

At least 13,000 people have signed a petition against plans by Yuli Edelstein to change the design of the symbol of the Knesset.

7th Candle of Hanukkah Lit in 7 World Capitals

Immigration and Absorption Ministry with Jewish Agency holds lighting ceremonies in 7 capitals, main event in Jerusalem.

World's Tiniest Menorah Built By Hebrew U Lab

Brojde Lab, home of Israel's only Nanoscribe system, demonstrates revolutionary new technology by building world's tiniest hanukkiah.

Largest European Menorah Lit in Berlin's Victory Gate

Lighting at Brandenburg Gate in the center of Berlin attended by German Parliament President, 'proves there's Jewish life in Germany.'

Largest Menorah in World To Be Lit in Tel Aviv

Israel Electric Company will light the 28 meter tall record breaking menorah on eighth night of Hanukkah, December 4.