So what is Hanukkah? Whereas Christmas marks the birth of Jesus, Hanukkah, which was celebrated for centuries before Jesus was born, commemorates something entirely different. If you’re curious ...

“These descendants of the Jews most probably celebrated Hanukkah without knowing what it was in the privacy of their homes,” he said. “In 1854, Pope Pius marked the 8th of December as the ...

The idea began when 6-year-old Jack told his dad Adam Kulbersh that he wanted to celebrate Hanukkah with decorations this year. “I wasn't sure that I felt comfortable doing it this year.

That's why Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and is called the Festival of Lights. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly ...

Why have I not been doing this?! Christmas, what the heck?!” Hearing this celebrated famous person express her Hanukkah envy is definitely good PR for the Jewish Festival of Lights. Move aside ...

“Chabad and Hillel provide a home away from home for Jewish students where we can celebrate the Jewish holidays like Hanukkah. Tonight, we get to share our traditions with the broader campus ...

“Hanukkah” means dedication in Hebrew. When is Hanukkah celebrated? Hanukkah starts on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the Jewish year. Kislev occurs in November to December and has ...

November 28 is the first of Hanukkah this year. To mark the start of the holiday, here are some events, as well as public ...

Many mid-Michigan residents have gotten the flu this year, and a Midland family thought their 2-year-old had as well until they found themselves praying for his survival. Social media is a fun way ...

It celebrates a miracle that happened in Jerusalem a long time ago. Find out how Sophia's family celebrate Hanukkah in this video from My First Festivals. Narrator: This is Sophia, and she is ...