Hanukkah

New York man sentenced for firing shotgun outside Albany synagogue during Hanukkah

The 29-year-old had traveled to Temple Israel by Uber on December 7, and approached the house of worship's entrance with a Kel-Tec 12-gauge pump shotgun.

Albany, New York
Tom Lehrer sings and plays piano at the Hungry I Nightclub in San Francisco

Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97

 THE WRITER meets with the Papal Nuncio (Apostolic Delegation) to Jerusalem, His Excellency Archbishop Yllana at the cleric’s residence on the Mount of Olives.

An open letter to Pope Francis: Words with good intent can still harm - opinion

 Graffiti comparing Israelis to Nazis was discovered on the last night of Hanukkah in Oakland.

'Israelis are the new Nazis' graffitied next to Oakland hanukkiah


A new immigrant’s perspective on resilience, unity, and hope during Hanukkah in Israel - opinion

Sharing reflections on experiencing resilience and unity in Israel during my first Hanukkah, highlighting the spirit of hope amid national challenges and the inspiring stories of modern-day heroes.

 THE WRITER and her husband, Elliott, celebrate Hanukkah in Jerusalem.

After Chilean politicians label menorah ‘symbol of death,’ hanukkiah vandalized, lighting canceled

Israeli ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, posted on social media on December 17 that Moreira’s statements were “clear antisemitism,” and he was convinced that they did not represent the Chileans.

Menorah during Hanukkah in new community in the Negev honoring fallen IDF Officer Col. Yonatan Steinberg

Summary of the Event: ‘Zot Chanukah’ in Meron Led by Rabbi Yoel Pinto


Antisemites, anti-Zionists target over a dozen Hanukkah events in 2024 - CAM

The acts of disruption and vandalism against the Hanukkah events occurred across five countries in North America, South America, and Europe.

 Central synagogue in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, during the Hanukkah celebrations.

Chosen to lead: Netanyahu will be remembered as one of the greatest leaders of all time - opinion

Sadly, the greatness of these men is always celebrated too late. When asked if Bibi is the right leader to handle this war, I answered firmly that only he has the ability to lead us right now.

 Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his new book, "Bibi: My Story"

The beautiful paradox of celebrations amid our national grief - opinion

A combined New Year's Eve and Hanukkah celebration fills us with warmth amid a collision with mourning and pain for the hostages and their families

 Lighting the Hanukkiah in Jerusalem's Nachlaot alleyways

Hanukkah's miracles shine throughout history - opinion

Hanukkah’s story of triumph teaches gratitude for everyday miracles. As light banishes darkness, the holiday inspires hope, reminding us to find joy in small victories and the miracles around us.

WE LIGHT a candle of hope and possibilities as we light the menorah.

Hanukkah 2024: HaYeladim Shelanu brings light to bereaved families across Israel

The organization created five candle-lighting events to support those who lost their loved ones during the war. "This was the least we could do," said HaYeladim Shelanu president Joseph Waks.

Founder and president Joseph Waks during one of the events.

Hanukkah in Uruguay: CAM joins partners in Latin America for festival of lights

“On this holiday, we must shine together the light of truth and our common values and vision for a just, pluralistic, and hate-free societ,” said Shay Salamon.

 Chabad Rabbi Mendy Shemtov lights a Hanukkah menorah, Trouville Square, Montevideo, Uruguay, Dec. 26, 2024.

Vandal arrested after defacing Hanukkah display, Bandera march held in Lviv

The intoxicated 19-year-old resident had severed the traditional Hannukah candelabra's power cable then fled. 

 Lviv Hanukkiah

A new Beit Midrash in Los Angeles: “Shuva Israel” expands