Hanukkah 2024 begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25, and ends on the evening of Thursday, January 2, 2025. To get ready for the celebration, here's a primer on Hanukkah's traditional prayers ...

WAYLAND — A Jewish temple is combining modern-day technology with ancient religious practices during Hanukkah. Temple Shir Tikva, at 141 Boston Post Road (Route 20), has an automated menorah ...

The menorah is programmed for every Hanukkah through 2043, he added. Schwartz said the goal was to ensure the blessings were said each day during Hanukkah in case no one was there. However, word ...

Reciting blessings. As the menorah candles are lit each night, there are three special blessings. Two are said for each of the eight nights, while one is said only for the first night.

Photography by Sara N Sonenberg/Getty Images. 2. Reciting Blessings. The menorah-lighting ritual involves more than just putting flame to a wick: Jewish religious tradition involves reciting one ...

This year, Hanukkah will be celebrated from Dec. 25, 2024, through Jan. 2, 2025.

Once you have your menorah, the candles, a light source, a copy of the blessings (if needed) and your family and friends, you’re ready to begin. The candle lighting should be done while standing, if ...

Lipsker and Rabbi Brian Michelson of Reform Congregration Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing, led local Jewish faith leaders, elected officials, about 50 members of the area Jewish community and others Wednes… ...

The city of Reno is inviting the public and media to attend a Menorah lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25 at Reno City Plaza. The event, prese ...