It's not a generic 'light in the darkness' tale. It's about preserving what makes a culture distinct and valuable.

This year, we finally went native, taking Israelis' recommendations for sufganiyot, in our annual contest that sweetens the ...

Hanukkah is spread out over eight days, so there's plenty of time to sing, dance, and enjoy festive music. The best Hanukkah ...

This Jewish holiday, also known as the festival of lights, celebrates the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. The ...

However, the Second Book of the Maccabees (c. 124 BCE), written in Egypt, notes that Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days ...

Chanukah and Hanukkah refer to the same holiday, and both are correct spellings for the Jewish Festival of Lights. While the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah 2025 is weeks away from starting — just before Christmas and the winter solstice. Here's when and what to know. Hanukkah is the Jewish wintertime “festival of lights,” ...

From Who-ville to Schmoozeville, and from island getaways to cozy homes, this year’s crop of Hanukkah books for kids of all ages take families on journeys to imaginative settings, some familiar from ...

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 ...