(Hanukkah) represents more than just a military victory,” Rabbi Yonah Grossman said. “It’s really about the fight for right against might, for light against dark, for freedom against oppression.”

This is the 14th year Menorah in the D has taken place in downtown Detroit, and organizers said they hope this tradition continues to grow year after year.

The Jewish community in City gathered Wednesday night to light the first of the eight candles for Hanukkah, marking the first time in nearly two decades that the holiday overlapped with Christmas.

Rabbi Yanky Baron with Chabad of Ellicott City said the Jewish community hopes to light a path of unity and freedom in a world of darkness. "There's a saying from Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson...that just with a little bit of light in a very dark room,

For those unfamiliar with Jewish holidays and traditions, CEO Daniel Staffenberg of Jewish Community Federation of Richmond offered this quick summary.

It's known as the Festival of Lights. And its first night, this year, coincided with Christmas Day. We're talking about Hanukkah. Which celebrates a small amount of oil lasting eight long nights.