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 ...

WASHINGTON — For Washington, D.C. the start of Hanukkah also means the lighting of the 30-foot National Menorah on the Ellipse, in front of the White House. And as of Tuesday afternoon, there is still ...

The Brighton Beach community came together last week near Coney Island for a joyous menorah lighting, marking the first night of Hanukkah with a celebration of light, unity and freedom. Rabbi David ...

TO DEFY HATE. TOM. YEAH, BRIAN. THE REALITY HERE, IF YOU CAN HEAR THE MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND, IT IS A CELEBRATION HERE TONIGHT FOR A LOT OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE HERE, THEY LOOK AT THEIR JEWISH FAITH ...

The local vigil included lighting menorahs for the third night of Hanukkah, reading the names of those killed, and reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish. “This vigil is an opportunity for Jewish community ...