The festival of Chanukah commemorates the Maccabees’ victory over the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV, who had conquered Jerusalem and seized the Temple in his efforts to Hellenize Judea. Resisting ...

The menorah, a symbol of hope, resilience, and faith, holds a prominent place in Jewish tradition. Its flickering flames during Hanukkah represent the miracle of light that lasted eight days, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People drive through sleepy, suburban neighborhoods during the holiday season to catch glimpses of glowing Christmas lights. But ...

ST. LOUIS – The Jewish community in St. Louis honored the start of Hannukah on Thursday by lighting the menorah at Kiener Plaza. As the war between Israel and Hamas persists, this year’s celebration ...

PITTSBURGH — The community came together on the first night of Hanukkah for a special ceremony in Squirrel Hill on Wednesday. The candle lighting of the larger-than-life menorah in front of the Tree ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights, and the meaning behind the theme ...

On the first night of traditional menorah lightings, some communities and Jewish families are grappling with questions of meaning and safety. By Jacey Fortin For several years, a menorah has stood ...

Audience members at the National Menorah Lighting at the Mall in 2021 | Courtesy of National Menorah on the Ellipse and the American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) The crowd for this year’s National ...

SPRINGFIELD -- A special menorah built using cans of food will be the centerpiece of the Grand Hanukkah Lighting at White Oaks Mall on Dec. 14. The festival begins at sunset on Dec. 14. The public can ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - Local leaders came together on Boston Common Sunday night for the lighting of the city’s menorah on the first night of Hanukkah. The lighting took on additional meaning following the ...