But beyond friendly debate about the tallest menorah, Jewish leaders say they are an essential symbol of Hanukkah — which starts Wednesday night — and an important way to celebrate Jewish ...

It took three attempts — with the crowd’s encouraging laughter — but Monday night marked the first time a Lehigh University president helped light a menorah to mark Hanukkah. About 100 ...

In 2020, amid the pandemic, leaders at Chabad Lubavitch of Utah organized a menorah car parade as a way for families to celebrate Hanukkah together but remain separated and avoid the spread of ...

The first light on a 13-foot tall menorah was lit using a hydraulic lift outside the State House in Concord on Wednesday to mark the first night of Hanukkah.Chabad Lubavitch organized the display ...

However, the Menorah miraculously stayed lit for eight nights. The most common tradition of Hanukkah is the lighting of a commemorative menorah. Many families of the Jewish faith will commonly ...

The public menorah, she said, helped her and her children feel seen. This is why we make the effort — so that every Jewish child in Howard County feels seen, feels represented and like they matter.

One candle is lit each day of Hanukkah. The menorah is usually placed in a window or a doorway. A spinning top with letters printed on its side was played in both Germany and England starting in ...