Hanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, is weeks away from beginning. Known as the festival of lights, Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday in the Jewish faith marked by the nightly ...

Even though Hanukkah falls during winter break this year, both Northwestern Hillel and Northwestern Chabad are finding ways to keep the Hanukkah spirit alive for students. NU Hillel will hold its ...

December 14 marks the first night of Hanukkah, and that means eight days of celebration. After you light the menorah, polish off a few latkes, and put away the dreidel, it’s time to wind down with a ...

If you are gearing up for Hanukkah, there is a lot to look forward to — including eating latkes and sufganiyot and spending time with friends and family. This year, the holiday kicks off on December ...

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, will begin at sundown on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The holiday lasts for eight days, concluding after sundown on Monday, December 22, 2025. Hanukkah's dates ...

Shopping for the best Hanukkah gifts can be stressful, especially if you have a mother-in-law straight out of Nobody Wants This. Hanukkah starts early this year — on December 14 — so you’ll want to ...

Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees after it was destroyed by the Syrians. Jews celebrate Hanukkah ...

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, starts Dec. 14 and last eight nights until Dec. 22. On each night of Hanukkah, a candle is lit on a menorah to celebrate the historic Temple's menorah ...

It’s that time of year again: you have to start thinking about what to get your loved ones for Hanukkah. Thankfully, the Jewish Journal is here to help, even if you’re making a last-minute purchase.

The invitation for a Hanukkah celebration at the vice president’s residence included glaring errors referencing the wrong holiday. The error was noticed by Jewish ...

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 ...

Hopefully you have nine candlesticks handy, because it's almost time to light the menorah. The countdown to Hanukkah, also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, has begun. Hanukkah occurs annually ...