The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, or Chanukah -- the Festival of Lights -- is underway. It began at sundown on Wednesday, Dec.

Because Judaism uses a modified lunar calendar, rather than the familiar solar calendar, the secular dates of Hanukkah vary from year to year.

Strands is a word-search game where participants identify six hidden words or phrases in a matrix of letters, including a ...

In most parts of the world, Hanukkah is a relatively minor Jewish holiday. The celebration’s grander roots in the United ...

Archaeologists uncover 160 ancient Hasmonean-era coins, shedding light on Jewish history and tradition.

The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah is central to the holiday season in Sun Valley. It began this year with a rare convergence ...

Temple Beth David (TBD) in Spring Hill had two special Hanukkah celebrations. The first, held on Friday, December 27, was ...

By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham embraces and celebrates all religions and traditions within its community.

As Christians everywhere enjoyed their Christmas dinners, Jews around the world celebrated the first night of Hanukkah, ...

Here is some background information about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. In 2025, Hanukkah will start on December 14 at sunset and will end December 22, at sunset. In 2024, Hanukkah will start on ...

Shown above, Rabbi Benjamin Flax of Temple Tifereth Israel and Rabbi Sruli Baron of Tobin Bridge Chabad join the children in lighting a candle on the Menorah celebrating the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, ...

On Wednesday night at Union Square in San Francisco, many from the Jewish community gathered to celebrate the final night of Hanukkah. As the last candle was lit, the message of this holiday to ...