That share was lower than the 83% of U.S. Christians who believe in life after death, as well as the 58% of Israeli Jews who ...

He was highly skilled and very knowledgeable about fighting,” T said. “On the other hand, he was very human and treated us as ...

Whether you’re Jewish and have celebrated these eight special nights your entire life, or have been invited to your first latke-filled fête by a friend or relative, Hanukkah is a cherished time ...

Because Hanukkah and Christmas fall around the same time of year, people often wonder if Hanukkah is a Jewish version of Christmas. At least religiously speaking, it is not. So what is Hanukkah?

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 ...

Rabbi Courtney Berman of Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom lights the menorah during a Hanukkah celebration this weekend. Several Hanukkah events have taken place locally. YOUNGSTOWN — This year’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Who guarantees our safety, security, freedom and continued independence today? None other than this generation’s Maccabees, ...

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 ...