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

People of all religions frequently describe some things as holy and devise sacred ceremonies that involve them without realizing they are false. They do so because others thought they were holy or ...

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

This year, the lights on the menorah shine alongside yellow ribbons, posters of the hostages’ faces, and the empty seats left ...

The short answer is no, but certain aspects of Hanukkah bring Christmas to mind. What are these aspects? Both occasionally ...

Shimon the Maccabee’s words remind us that this is not the first time our rights have been challenged. They also help us ...

Herod the Great was the King of Judea who is said to have preserved the body of his dead wife in honey for seven years.

Explore the symbolism behind the Ner Tamid, the eternal light in the synagogue, and its significance during Hanukkah.

During Hanukkah, the days of light triumphing over darkness, as the small flames illuminate the night, let us remember the ...

A public menorah lighting was held at the Ped Mall in Iowa City in celebration of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights.The holiday commemorates the Ma ...

In Israel, tails are up. Despite the acute national trauma over the plight of the hostages, the continuing (if sporadic) ...