A mosaic adorning the entrance to a fifth-century church in Turkey ’s ancient city of Olympus is both just the tip of the ...

"We are not exilies anymore." A small group of Jews conducts a symbolic ceremony to reverse the implications of one of the ...

A recovered capital, or head of a column, adorned with the Menorah was recently discovered while construction was ongoing on a bridge in Jerusalem, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority on ...

The Brighton Beach community came together last week near Coney Island for a joyous menorah lighting, marking the first night of Hanukkah with a celebration of light, unity and freedom. Rabbi David ...

The word "menorah" actually refers to the candelabra with seven branches that was lit in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.

Archaeologists have unearthed an incredible ceramic oil lamp from the Late Roman period. Although this isn’t a genie-containing situation, it is decorated with depictions of the Temple menorah ...

Brooklynites will head to Grand Army Plaza to light the 32-foot-tall menorah every night of Hanukkah, as has been tradition for almost 40 years. The celebration is meant to “publicize the miracle of ...

A Menorah, or Chanukiah, has nine branches, eight of which represent the eight nights of Hanukkah. The candelabra also pays a tribute to the Menorah inside the ancient Temple of Jerusalem, which ...

A rare 1,700 year old oil lamp, decorated with Temple symbols - menorah, incense shovel and lulav, was found in Jerusalem during Israel Antiquities Authority excavations. The ceramic oil lamp from ...

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 ...

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 ...

While the menorah used in the ancient holy temple only had seven branches, the Hanukkah menorah has nine candlestick holders — one for each night of Hanukkah and the " shamash " (attendant) to ...