An Iranian archaeologist has said the discovery of a tumulus-shaped ancient tomb near the city of Nahavand could reveal new ...

This video explains the origins and evolution of Hanukkah. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165 BCE after the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Early ...

The site is widely identified with the ancient village of Bet Zecharia, where the Seleucid army and the forces of Judah Maccabee clashed in what is known as the fifth Maccabean battle.

Dr. Marc Siegel connects Hanukkah's message of light over darkness to recent terror attacks in Australia and Brown University ...

Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Chanukah, which began last Sunday evening, has always been one of my favorites.

It's not a generic 'light in the darkness' tale. It's about preserving what makes a culture distinct and valuable.

Jews throughout the world are celebrating Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, by lighting candles on a unique, eight-branched candelabra, the menorah.

In Şanlıurfa, Turkey, sacred sites tied to Abraham draw Jewish, Christian, and Muslim pilgrims, while prehistoric ruins and ...

Hanukkah is known as the Festival of Lights because of the miracle of the olive oil. It is also known as the Festival of ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. JB Pritzker said he was "saddened beyond belief" by the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney ...

While Hanukkah falls on different dates every year on the Gregorian calendar you’re probably familiar with, it begins on the same day every year on the Hebrew calendar: 25th of Kislev. The Hebrew ...