Joint faith celebrations are taking place across Wales as the first day of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas.

Today, Jews light the menorah, a candelabra with eight candles – and one “helper” candle, called a shamas – to remember the ...

Next week, we'll get a rare cultural confluence: the first night of Hanukkah and Christmas Day coincide for only the fifth time in a century.

Almost halfway through the countdown to Christmas, a popular Jewish holiday is set to also begin that evening. Hanukkah, which follows the Jewish calendar, always begins on the 25th day of Kislev ...

Growing up, Hanukkah was a holiday that was celebrated with my entire family. I was lucky enough to grow up within 10 minutes ...

A steady stream of museum visitors counted down to the first night of Hanukkah, take part in community service activities and ...

Because Judaism uses a modified lunar calendar, rather than the familiar solar calendar, the secular dates of Hanukkah vary from year to year.

I extend to you warm greetings as Hanukkah, the Festival of Light, approaches. As in the words of the traditional Hanukkah ...

By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham embraces and celebrates all religions and traditions within its community.

Simcha Gifts, which delivers gifts for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Purim and Passover, is supported by community donations. The program is currently running a Charidy campaign to raise funds for the ...

The faithful braved rain and all-around nasty weather to gather for the lighting of the Northshore Jewish Congregation ...

One hundred can have many meanings, but at Yeshiva University (YU), they were three of a kind. President Dr. Ari Berman ...