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Jewish holiday of Hanukkah shines

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s the history

Jews around the world are marking the start of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. after it was defiled by Syrian Greeks.

Austin American-Statesman · 1d

Jewish holiday of Hanukkah shines as a symbol of 'light over darkness'

Known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rise of the Jewish people against Greek-Syrian oppressors more than 2,000 years ago. As the island's Jewish residents prepare for the festive holiday, which begins at sundown ...

The Columbus Dispatch on MSN · 2d

Hanukkah starts next week. Here's everything you need to know about this Jewish holiday

Hanukkah starts on the evening of Dec. 25 this year. Here's everything you'll need to know about this Jewish holiday and how Columbus is celebrating.

Hanukkah, Christmas

WUSA · 8m

Thousands attended events across the DMV to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah

Wednesday marked the first night of Hanukkah, people gathered from all over to commemorate the holy holiday. Residents in Fairfax gathered in Old Town Square for those who celebrate and enjoyed the company of those who simply support.

Yahoo · 3h

Interfaith family celebrates both Christmas, first night of Hanukkah

Wednesday is Christmas, but for the first time since 2005, it's also the first night of Hanukkah, making it a special day for interfaith families who celebrate both holidays.

Morning Call PA · 1d

In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day this year

The doughnut-like pastries were sufganiyot — a Hanukkah specialty — and buñuelos, And the mariachi band took a crack at playing the Jewish folk song “Hava Nagila.” “What really brings us together is our shared values — our faith,

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Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah may not receive quite the same level of attention as Christmas. But as Adam Sandler pointed ...

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Israeli hostage families light first candle of Hanukkah, marking start of second holiday without loved ones

Families and relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza lit the first candle of Hanukkah on Wednesday, marking the start of ...

Dreidels, service and cheer at Capital Jewish Museum’s Hanukkah event

A steady stream of museum visitors counted down to the first night of Hanukkah, take part in community service activities and ...

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Rare holiday overlap sparks reflection on faith

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas day, marking a rare confluence of ...

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Hanukkah: 8 facts to know about the holiday, from the menorah oil to the history and food

In a nod to the story of the Temple oil, traditional Hanukkah foods are fried and, according to the Reform movement, potato ...

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This Year's Dates for Celebrating Hanukkah are Odd—Here's Why

Hanukkah changes every year but 2024's Jewish festival coincides with Christmas, starting at sunset on December 25 and ...

How do you spell Hanukkah? And what’s with all the jelly doughnuts? 8 things to know

Hanukkah is not a holiday to sit all day in synagogue and pray. It’s more of a holiday to eat potato pancakes and jelly doughnuts, listen to comedian Adam Sandler’s Hanukkah song, light candles each ...

When Lights Align: A United Christmas And Hanukkah

Christmas and the start of Hanukkah are on December 25 this year, offering us a rare and poignant reminder of our shared ...

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