We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Each year, Jews across the globe celebrate Hanukkah. This holiday, which starts on the 25th day of the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, is ...

The holiday season heralds the arrival of Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights. Even in the most challenging times, Hanukkah is meant to be celebrated and cheered—in fact, it’s considered a ...

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival of lights that marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It's celebrated with candle lighting, special prayers and fried food. Here's what to know ...

Hanukkah is a minor holiday, says Cohon, but traditions are built up around it, many of them personalized. His family has a competition that dates back to his grandmother. “Whose ever menorah burns ...

Hanukkah, the Jewish “festival of lights,” commemorates a story of a miracle, when oil meant to last for one day lasted for eight. Today, Jews light the menorah, a candelabra with eight candles – and ...

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional ...

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that takes place usually in November or December and lasts for eight nights. But many people might not know the rich history and traditions that go along with the annual ...

Hanukkah begins at sundown Dec. 11, and with this festive Jewish holiday comes its food traditions. Eight days of exchanging gifts and eating fried foods and dairy, Hanukkah is a celebration of the ...

The lyrics of a traditional song — "Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah" — rang through the basement of Aiken's Adath Yeshurun Synagogue Dec. 29 as the congregation marked the fifth night of the Jewish festival of ...

While we all share an excitement for the start of a much-deserved winter break this Friday, the traditions we will enjoy over the holidays are vastly different. This sense of diversity is the ...

Santa Monica’s holiday celebrations are going strong this week with the Hanukkah season powering festivities into the new year. While Dec. 25 may be the culmination of the Christmas season, this year ...