But Hanukkah is known as the “Festival of Lights,” so being lit is in the title. Aside from the literal lights, there are so many other reasons why Hanukkah is pretty great.

This year’s Hanukkah celebrations still may not be quite as big as they were before the pandemic, but COVID-19 won’t take away what matters most about the Jewish holiday, one rabbi says.

If you're into cheesy, predictable holiday movies, then you might be familiar with Hallmark Channel's addictive onslaught of Christmas films. But when it comes to the diversity of its holiday ...

Beyond its religious significance, Hanukkah, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” helped link American Jews to their Christian neighbors while still allowing them to retain their religious values.

JERUSALEM—Jews around the world ushered in the eight-day Hanukkah festival Saturday evening, lighting the first candles of ceremonial lamps that symbolize triumph over oppression. In Israel ...

Hanukkah might be the most well-known Jewish holiday, but it's not the most important one. Technically, Hanukkah is a "minor" holiday with minimal religious restrictions.

You could call it Thanksgivukkah, but Thanks-A-Latke is better. Take a close look when you flip your calendar to the new month today. The Jewish holiday Hanukkah and the American Thanksgiving both ...

In Hebrew, the word “Hanukkah” means “dedication.” Dedicate a box of handmade Hanukkah blue crinkle cookies to anyone celebrating the holiday. The cookies are Kosher and are delivered in a ...

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the small Jewish patriots, the Maccabees, and their win over the large Greek army over two millennia ago. About 2,200 years ago, ...

Hanukkah literally means to rededicate, rebuild, reconstruct — our institutions and our selves. We are to fix that which has been broken so we can reimagine what is possible for the future.

A HANUKKAH MENORAH on display at the Western Wall. (photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90) One common cause of burns is boiling oil, especially during Hanukkah when oil is a staple.

Although Hanukkah is considered a minor Jewish holiday, Its proximity to Christmas gives it weight. The “Festival of Lights” helped link American Jews to their Christian neighbors while still ...