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, ...

A centerpiece of the Tabernacle is the Menorah, made of seven branches, three on the right and three on the left, rising to the same height as the central shaft (Exodus 25:31–40). Insight into its ...

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The annual commemoration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, comes at a time when the world could benefit from its message of hope and perseverance. As daylight dwindles and shadows grow ...

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 ...

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Hanukkah − often referred to as the festival of lights − reaffirms the ideals of Judaism, commemorating in particular the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem through a Jewish festival by ...

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 ...

JUNO BEACH — A sand-sculpted menorah stood tall for five days by the Juno Beach Pier as a representation of goodness and light to the Jewish community. Then a vandal destroyed it and defaced it with a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A towering menorah now stands once again inside Northwoods Mall, but this year’s display carries a deeper ...