We asked a rabbi to explain what Hanukkah colors are and how they became part of the modern holiday tradition The tradition ...

In this episode Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi consider how Hanukkah’s classical Zionist ... Festival of Lights has changed again after Israel’s recent war victories.

Trump, in prepared remarks, noted the resiliency of the Jewish people, and how that is celebrated during Hanukkah week, and also spoke of the massacre in October at a Pittsburgh synagogue ...

there are Rabbi Sarah Krinsky of Adas Israel Congregation in Washington prefers the spelling that starts with an H, includes one N, adds two Ks and concludes with an H (Hanukkah). Let’s see why ...

Despite isolated incidents of antisemitism, Chabad Rabbi Mendelsohn says the state's residents and leaders have stood ...

Every year in November or December, Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days and nights in a row. The festival begins on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month in the ...

Explore Hanukkah-related items from across the Smithsonian's collections to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights. Learn more about our Statue of Liberty Hanukkah menorah, made by Manfred Anson from ...

“Now I can tell you the story of it.” The Jewish story of Hanukkah. About 2,200 years ago, the Greeks marched into the Jewish people’s promised land where the Jewish people lived, to take ...

Fried foods are eaten in honour of the miracle of oil – and even if you don’t celebrate Hanukkah, these traditional Jewish recipes are worth knowing about. From latkes to sufganiyot ...

Many Jewish communities designate one night of Hanukkah as a night to give back. Talking about the causes you care about and humanitarian crises around the world can also teach children that the ...

and with it a full slate of things to do on Hanukkah: Read our guide to eight crazy nights, from menorah-lightings and ice skating parties to indie rock concerts and a burlesque show. (Jewish Week ...