Jewish holiday of Hanukkah shines

Jewish holiday of Hanukkah shines as a symbol of 'light over darkness'
Known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rise of the Jewish people against Greek-Syrian oppressors more than 2,000 years ago. As the island's Jewish residents prepare for the festive holiday, which begins at sundown ...
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s the history
Jews around the world are marking the start of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. after it was defiled by Syrian Greeks.
Hanukkah, Jewish holiday of light and miracle, begins on December 25
This year, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will begin on December 25, 2024, and will last until January 2, 2025. This special eight-day holiday commemorates the
Local Jewish leaders commence the Hanukkah celebration
The 8-day festival began on the same day as Christmas this year – the first time the two holidays have coincided since 2005.
Hanukkah is coming. When does Jewish holiday start in 2024 and what is its meaning?
Hanukkah runs from sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, through sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, in 2025. The first night of Hanukkah is Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Hanukkah doesn't end in 2024 and actually carries into 2025. The last day of Hanukkah is Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Hanukkah celebrations begin for Jewish community
Joint faith celebrations are taking place across Wales as the first day of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas. Hanukkah - Chanukah in Hebrew - is celebrated for eight days in November or December every year,
Forget the lights, Hanukkah is a celebration of the Jewish state
I feel compelled to point out that American Jews, experiencing Christmas envy, turned one of the most dynamic and relevant stories of the Jewish tradition into one of the most tedious and anesthetized holidays imaginable.
Jewish community lights first menorah candle at Hanukkah celebration
The rabbis say the real message of Hanukkah is one of religious freedom. It originates back to the Maccabean Revolt over two thousand years ago, when the Jews fought against the Greeks for their religious freedom.
Israeli hostage families light first candle of Hanukkah, marking start of second holiday without loved ones
Families and relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza lit the first candle of Hanukkah on Wednesday, marking the start of ...
The menorah is lit in Burlington marking the first day of Hanukkah
The holiday, which is eight days and nights, runs through Jan. 2 this year and celebrates the rededication of the Second ...
Kicking off the first day of Hanukkah on Christmas Day in the Lowcountry
Although Dec. 25 is known for celebrating Christmas, this year it is also a day for celebrating another special holiday, which is the first night of Hanukkah.
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Hanukkah and Christmas align: A rare moment of shared light
One holiday is ending, and another is beginning. Amid the glow of Christmas lights everywhere, are the Jewish people lighting their Menorahs.
Dreidels, service and cheer at Capital Jewish Museum’s Hanukkah event
But while many residents of the region stayed home or went to see family, the Capital Jewish Museum was abuzz. A steady ...
Hanukkah: 8 facts to know about the holiday, from the menorah oil to the history and food
In a nod to the story of the Temple oil, traditional Hanukkah foods are fried and, according to the Reform movement, potato ...
Thousands attended events across the DMV to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah
Wednesday marked the first night of Hanukkah, people gathered from all over to commemorate the holy holiday. Residents in ...
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! This year marks a rare holiday overlap
Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Syrian army in a fight to gain religious freedom. When the Syrians were trying to impose their religion and culture on the Jewish people ...