Considered a relatively minor holiday in the Jewish year, Hanukkah's most important ritual activity involves lights. A special menorah - the hanukkiya - is prominently displayed for the occasion.

Because Judaism uses a modified lunar calendar, rather than the familiar solar calendar, the secular dates of Hanukkah vary from year to year. In 2013, the first day of Hanukkah occurred on ...

Hanukkah, on the other hand, begins on the 25th day of Kislev, a month on the Jewish, lunar calendar. That corresponds to late November or sometime in December, making these two winter holidays ...

The community dinner features challah, latkes, Shabbat and Hanukkah treats, pre-shabbat menorah lighting at 4 p.m.; 4:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by prayer and dinner at 5 p.m. Dec. 27.

Unique Hanukkah initiative: Prayers for hostages at ... "We've divided all the hostages over the 8 days of Hanukkah so that each day we focus on all the hostages including the names ...

Discover the significance of Hanukkah 2024, the Jewish Festival of Lights celebrated for eight days. Learn about its history, traditions, and why it begins on December 25.

As of sundown on Wednesday (Dec. 25), Hanukkah 2024 was in full swing — bringing with it eight straight days of family, prayers, candle-lighting and, yes, music. The canon of songs associated ...

Menorah Lighting Begins 8 Days of Hanukkah, Thoughts of Gratitude. By Tammy Daniels ... a special prayer for Hanukkah that occurs in the daily prayers occurs in the section where we express ...

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — With a boost from her dad, Mia Wax on Wednesday turned on the first candle of the more than 12-foot tall menorah at the Williams Inn. Around 40 people attended the ...

This year's Hanukkah, which begins on Christmas Day, is providing an opportunity for interfaith engagement between Jewish and Latino communities, as well as a chance for Jews to reconnect with ...