‘A time of miracles’: Las Vegas’ Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the first day of Hanukkah fell on Christmas this year. In years past, a Grand Menorah on Fremont Street was lit to mark the first night of the Festival of Lights.
Georgians celebrate Hanukkah with a focus on light and community
Hanukkah has begun – a special occasion for Jewish communities all around the world, including in Georgia. The holiday has taken on new and more significant meaning for many in recent years.
Giant community menorah lit in Amherst to celebrate first night of Hanukkah
Chabad House of Buffalo celebrated the first night of Hanukkah by lighting a giant menorah, and hosting an outdoor party on Wednesday night
Hanukkah lights glow in Fargo: Community invited to celebrate alongside Jewish neighbors
(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.”
Michigan Jewish community celebrate first day of Hanukkah at Menorah in the D
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.
Hanukkah celebrations begin for Jewish community
Joint faith celebrations are taking place across Wales as the first day of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas. Hanukkah - Chanukah in Hebrew - is celebrated for eight days in November or December every year,
Colorado Springs Jewish community celebrates the first day of Hanukkah
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.
Maryland Jewish community kicks off Hanukkah celebrations
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,
'Not the Jewish Christmas,' Hanukkah celebrates 'bringing light to the world'
For those unfamiliar with Jewish holidays and traditions, CEO Daniel Staffenberg of Jewish Community Federation of Richmond offered this quick summary.
Menorah lighting in Mesa celebrates start of Hanukkah
A menorah lighting celebration to start the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah coincided with Christmas Day for the first time in nearly two decades. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the story.
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Burlington menorah lighting kicks off 1st night of Hanukkah
To kick off the first night of Hanukkah, Chabad of Burlington hosted a community menorah lighting Wednesday night.
No menorah? No problem: Chabad’s video program brings Hanukkah to all
For those unable to light their own menorahs this year, Chabad has a solution—a Hanukkah video program with messages of hope, ...
Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024 in rare occurrence
This year, the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005. Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on the 25th, but of two different months, with ...
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New Hanukkah event draws celebrants downtown
For the first time since 2005, Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day. For the next eight nights ...
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Fire eating and a rain of chocolate coins mark the first night of Hanukkah in Lenox
A fire performer brought light and an air of circus celebration to Lilac Park in Lenox as about 300 people gathered to ...
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Hanukkah celebrations begin across Arizona and around the world
Miraculously, the menorah continued to burn for eight days, which is why Hanukkah lasts eight days. Recently, ABC15's Nick ...
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Chabad of Southern Minnesota celebrates first night of Hanukkah with lighting of the menorah
ROCHESTER – For the first night of Hanukkah, a Rochester high school graduate returned to his hometown from Israel to light ...
Chabad Center of Oakland celebrating resilience, hope with new menorah for Hanukkah
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A sign of resilience and hope on proud display outside of the Chabad Jewish Center of Oakland. "And ...
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Erev Hanukkah, 3 Torah Scrolls Stolen from Rishon Lezion Chabad House
Three Torah scrolls were stolen from the Ark of the Covenant in the Rishon Lezion Chabad House at around 2 am Wednesday, just hours before the first night of Hanukkah. The thieves also stole ...