Because Hanukkah and Christmas fall around the same time of year, people often wonder if Hanukkah is a Jewish version of Christmas. At least religiously speaking, it is not. So what is Hanukkah?

The countdown to Hanukkah has begun, and this year the annual Jewish celebration coincides with Christmas, a popular Christian holiday.

Really want to nerd out on linguistics? In Hebrew, the word "Hanukkah" begins with the Hebrew letter Chet. Krisnsky prefers writing Hanukkah with an H instead of a C-H, because the latter is a ...

Once a minor holiday for observant Jews, Hanukkah has become a major celebration in the U.S. Why? Here's everything you need to know: Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in ...

This year, Hanukkah started on December 18 and will end on December 26. The Jewish festival of lights is a time for observers to gather with family and honour a miracle that happened long ago.

That’s because since 2015, this 132-year-old establishment, one of the world’s most prestigious music venues, has hosted an annual cantorial Hanukkah concert. A tradition that had been ...

Hanukkah becomes a metaphor for the diversity that Biden administration officials say was sorely lacking during the presidency of Donald Trump. WASHINGTON (JTA) — Douglas Emhoff was ubiquitous ...

In December 1979, Jimmy Carter made history as the first president to mark Hanukkah at the White House, lighting both the (electric) National Menorah in Lafayette Park and a smaller menorah in an ...

Themes: The story of Hanukkah; the miracle of the oil; remembering; celebrations. Summary: This assembly, which is suitable for an act of collective worship, focuses on the celebration of Hanukkah ...

Go to chabadpelham.com for more info. The Brooklyn Grand Army Plaza will light the largest Hanukkah Menorah each of the eight ...