Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Candles on a large Hanukkah menorah shine in front of a Christmas tree at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, in 2015. Gregor ...

In 2025, Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14 and concludes at sundown on December 22. This eight-day festival starts on the Hebrew date of 25 Kislev and commemorates both a military victory and ...

In Hebrew, Hanukkah means “dedication,” and the holiday marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the second century BC, after a small group of Jewish fighters liberated it from occupying ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Friends and family will come together to celebrate, share gifts and eat traditional foods as the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins on Dec. 14, 2025. Hanukkah commemorates ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

Two decades ago, when it became clear that a relationship between Melissa Lattin and Eric West was becoming serious, the 20-something pair realized they had something important to talk about. Lattin ...

Winter is a season of celebrating! With Christmas as the main event for many around the world, you may have assumed that Hanukkah is the Jewish version of Christmas. After all, there are similar ...

It's almost time to light the first candle on your menorah! Hanukkah is upon us, and Texas' Jewish community is preparing to celebrate the season. Whether you're new to the tradition or want to ...

Hanukkah has taken on a new meaning this year for many in the Jewish community after Israel was attacked by terrorist group Hamas on Oct. 7. More than 1,200 people in Israel were killed, and 6,900 ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — For the first time since 2005, Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day, creating a special day for interfaith families who celebrate both holidays. Audrey Wirth ...