Hanukkah

Dutch mayor refuses to be photographed with Israeli ambassador at Hanukkah event

Bleker said his intention was to keep a distance from the war in Israel and Gaza and avoid images that might stir controversy.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
13/12/2023

We must be thankful for the light, even when it shines on hard times - opinion

Seeing can be painful, but would we rather look away or be blind? Overnight, the existential crisis of October 7 compelled all Jews to come together and drop our differences to help.

By LORI PALATNIK
13/12/2023

Far-right Polish lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in parliament

Grzegorz Braun then took to the podium in the chamber where he described Hanukkah as "satanic".

By REUTERS , ZVIKA KLEIN
12/12/2023

Pro-Palestine protester climbs Chabad menorah, places Palestine flag

One of the protesters climbed a menorah on the New Haven Green and put a Palestinian flag between the candle holders.

United Hatzalah holds Hanukkah ceremony for hostage EMT

The volunteers converged in a convoy of ambulances and ambucycles at the organization’s headquarters in Jerusalem • Dolev Yehud received Prize of Excellence just before being captured

Hanukkah 2023: Unite and say 'no more' to humiliating women - opinion

This generation must rise up and fight its enemies, but first, it must change its perceptions that allow the humiliation of women.

By HELI TABIBI BAREKET
12/12/2023

DJ Raphi and evacuee children help to bring light in times of darkness

DJ Raphi contacted the Sderot municipality and got permission to organize this uplifting moment for the evacuee children from Southern Israel.

Hanukkah-style jelly doughnuts aren't as hard to make as you'd think

No shortcuts: Chen Mizrahi's recipe requires time and patience, but it's worth it.

By WALLA!
11/12/2023

World leaders, celebrities wish Holocaust survivors ‘Happy Hanukkah’

The live broadcast will feature the candle lighting at the Western Wall where around 100 Holocaust survivors will participate.

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