So what is Hanukkah? Whereas Christmas marks the birth of Jesus, Hanukkah, which was celebrated for centuries before Jesus was born, commemorates something entirely different. If you’re curious ...

In fact, tickets sold out to the annual Hanukkah celebration held by the local Jewish federation’s young adult division, NuRoots, faster than in any other year. “I truly believe that that’s ...

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.

November 28 is the first of Hanukkah this year. To mark the start of the holiday, here are some events, as well as public ...

Muslims typically commemorate Eid al Fitr with a community prayer service in the morning, called Salat al-Eid. The prayer is ...

What started out as a fun holiday activity in the U.S. has become a way for Hungarian Jews to reunite and reclaim their identity after Nazi and communist oppression. BUDAPEST (JTA) — The outdoor ...

“Chabad and Hillel provide a home away from home for Jewish students where we can celebrate the Jewish holidays like Hanukkah. Tonight, we get to share our traditions with the broader campus ...

Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is the Jewish festival of lights. It lasts for eight days and, in 2024, will be celebrated from 25 December to 2 January 2025. Judaism follows a lunar calendar, so holiday ...