The festival of Chanukah commemorates the Maccabees’ victory over the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV, who had conquered Jerusalem and seized the Temple in his efforts to Hellenize Judea. Resisting ...

Bart Littlejohn lights the first candle on the menorah outside the Lawrence Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. Ahead of Thursday night’s menorah lighting to celebrate Hanukkah, the Lawrence ...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The City of Kissimmee celebrated a milestone moment this week by hosting its first menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall, honoring the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The event ...

As Hanukkah draws to a close, American Jews see the week’s brighter glow as especially necessary during a dark season. By Elizabeth Dias Elizabeth Dias writes about faith, religion and belief. Rabbi ...

CLEVELAND — Downtown Cleveland came alive Thursday night as the Jewish community gathered in Public Square to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights." A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A towering menorah now stands once again inside Northwoods Mall, but this year’s display carries a deeper ...

ST. LOUIS – A towering symbol of light and resilience took center stage in downtown St. Louis as members and friends of the Jewish faith gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah beneath the ...

The families of remaining Israeli hostages gathered at Gracie Mansion Tuesday for the mayor’s annual Hanukkah celebration where attendees lit a menorah made of a license plate from a car left behind ...

Downtown Fort Myers is adding a special touch to its holiday scene this year. Amidst the giant red bows and green garlands, a new symbol of hope and resilience has emerged. "Lo and behold, there's a ...

OUT THERE, COMPLETE NINE-DAY FORECAST COMING UP. WELL, IT’S A VERY SPECIAL OCCASION. ON THE SECOND NIGHT OF HANUKKAH, KANSAS CITY MAYOR QUINTON LUCAS AND CITY MANAGER BRIAN PLATT HELPED CELEBRATE THE ...