Only 38% of American Jews believe in an afterlife, far fewer than in Israel, according to a new study of spiritual practices around the world.

All of this is an antidote to antisemitism,” says Emily August, chief public engagement officer for the Weitzman National ...

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

The idea began when 6-year-old Jack told his dad Adam Kulbersh that he wanted to celebrate Hanukkah with decorations this year. “I wasn't sure that I felt comfortable doing it this year.

In December 1979, Jimmy Carter made history as the first president to mark Hanukkah at the White House, lighting both the (electric) National Menorah in Lafayette Park and a smaller menorah in an ...

In this episode Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi consider how Hanukkah’s classical Zionist narrative of power and sovereignty was challenged by October 7th, and how the Festival of Lights ...

It took three attempts — with the crowd’s encouraging laughter — but Monday night marked the first time a Lehigh University president helped light a menorah to mark Hanukkah. About 100 ...

Braun will be prosecuted in connection with an incident, when he used a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles in the Polish parliament.

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 ...

Hanukkah starts December 8, and local restaurants are gearing up with special holiday treats for the eight-day Festival of Lights. Hanukkah starts December 8, and restaurants are gearing up with ...

Judaism follows a lunar calendar, so holiday dates shift every year. Hanukkah normally starts either in November or December. If you’ve heard of this holiday but don’t know much about it ...