Doughnuts, Candle Lighting and Giving Gifts Characterize Israeli Hanukkah
It’s Hanukkah, and a new survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) shows that the winter holiday’s customers are especially popular among the Jews of Israel.
Looking for a Light in the Darkness: Menorahs Made by Holocaust Survivors
As Hanukah approaches, beautiful menorahs bring out a holy light from the darkness of the Holocaust.
JAFI Lights Up Hanukkah for Young, Lone Israeli Immigrants
On Monday, Dec. 18, young adult immigrants studying Hebrew at JAFI’s Kibbutz Ulpan enjoyed a Hanukkah party of holiday treats, songs and dancing.
Double Wonder: Hanukkah Miracle Recreated and Temple Incense Burned for First Time in 2,000 Years [WATCH]
A scene straight from the Temple of Solomon was recreated on Tuesday evening when Kohanim lit the menorah but even more wondrous was the fragrance that accompanied the event smell: for the first time in 2,000 years, incense was burned in the Biblically prescribed manner.
Rare Hanukkah Joys for Hundreds of Israel’s Neediest Kids
Several hundred of Israel’s poorest children had a break from their poverty-stricken lives last week by celebrating Hanukkah with plays, games and art – and full bellies.
Experts Weigh In On Whether Temple Service Could Be Jump-Started Today
Experts involved in bringing back the Temple service are convinced that should the opportunity to light the menorah and begin sacrifices suddenly present itself, all of the elements would be ready– perhaps even more so than they were for the Maccabees almost 2,000 years ago.
8 Biblical Verses About Caring for the Needy to Keep in Mind This Holiday Season
A lesson connecting the modern Hanukkah miracle of feeding the needy in Jerusalem with verses in the Bible.
Vice President Pence Postpones Israel Trip
Pence had been scheduled to visit the Western Wall on Sunday, where he was set to light the menorah in celebration of the sixth night of Hanukkah.
In Photos: Presidents, Prime Ministers, Celebrities and Athletes Light Menorah Around World
Global Jewish celebrities, from star athletes to top politicians, have lit up social media with Hanukkah salutations and photos of their menorah lightings this year.
WATCH: India’s ‘Lost’ Jewish Tribe Lights Candles on First Night of Hanukkah
Thousands of members of the Bnei Menashe community from across northeastern India gathered Tuesday night to light candles for the first night of Hanukkah.
