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, ...

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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 Jewish Festival of Lights begins at sunset on Thursday. This year, Hanukkah takes on a deeper meaning in the shadow of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and acts of antisemitism. A new 22-foot ...

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 ...

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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The start of Hanukkah has added meaning during this challenging time for Jewish people. There was a festive atmosphere at the annual Menorah Lighting Festival on the New Haven Green. “It’s our job to ...

NEW YORK -- A symbol of Hanukkah took shape Wednesday in Manhattan, amid what is a difficult time for Jewish people. The world's largest menorah went up at its annual home on Fifth Avenue and 59th ...