The Scroll of Antiochus was written to describe what caused the creation of the holiday of Hannukah and to praise its history ...

Hanukkah is one of the most famous holidays in the Jewish calendar, but here are facts about the Festival of Lights that you ...

The tradition is organized by the Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster, but people of all religions are invited to attend.

Hanukkah, perhaps the only Jewish holiday that has been confirmed by the archaeological record, celebrates the singular, ...

This miracle is the foundation of Hanukkah, celebrated over eight nights, with an additional candle lit each evening on the ...

The story of Chanukah begins in the reign of Alexander the Great. Alexander conquered Syria, Egypt and Judea, but allowed the people under his control to continue observing their own religions and ...

The Tomb of Antiochus I On a mountaintop in Turkey stands one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient times. Built during the first century B. C. by the king of Kommagene, it is a link between ...

Hanukkah, an important holiday in the Jewish calendar, is celebrated for eight days every year. This year, it falls between ...

The history of the religious prohibition of pork reveals how Jewish communities were often defined in terms of the food they ...

Hanukkah represents Jewish determination and perseverance in the face of persecution. As Jewish families gather to light the ...

This year Dec. 25 will hold significance for both Christians and those of the Jewish faith as the first day of the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah coincides with Christmas. As Christians wind down ...