Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s the history
Dec 26, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Jews around the world are marking the start of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century...
Jewish Community Celebrates Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights | News …
5 hours ago · The festival is observed by lighting the Menorah, which has nine branches. Each night for eight nights, a candle is lit. The ninth candle is called the shamash which lights all the candles.
What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around …
Dec 25, 2024 · Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one...
Hanukkah 2024: When it starts, facts about Jewish festival of lights ...
Dec 11, 2024 · Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival of lights that marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It's celebrated with candle lighting, special prayers and fried food. Here's what to know about the holiday: When does Hanukkah start in 2024?
Hanukkah: Your guide to the Jewish Festival of Lights - explainer
Dec 8, 2024 · The winter season heralds the arrival of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. This year, the holiday begins on the night of December 25, 2024, coinciding with the Hebrew date...
Hanukkah Lights: Q&A with an expert in Israel’s history
Dec 23, 2024 · (NewsNation) — Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, takes place this year from December 25 to January 2. I spoke to Uri Goldflam, an expert in the history and ancient religions of Israel, about the holiday and its significance as the Israel-Gaza war continues.
The (real) Hanukkah story and why it still matters - Religion News …
Dec 24, 2024 · Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day commemoration of the Jewish uprising in the second century B.C. against the Greek-Syrian kingdom, which had tried to put statues of ...
Hanukkah, Christmas overlap this year. 9 things to know about the ...
Dec 17, 2024 · Hanukkah will begin the same day as Christmas this year. The eight-day "festival of lights," observed by Jews worldwide, marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the second century...
This year's dates for celebrating Hanukkah are odd—here's why
Dec 23, 2024 · Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day. This has only happened four times since 1900 as the Jewish calender differs from the civil Gregorian calender.
When is Hanukkah this year and why is it so late? Jewish festival ...
Nov 14, 2024 · Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is a time of reflection and celebration for millions of Jews around the world. It's a holiday rooted in rich history that honors themes of dedication, resistance and light. The miracle of Hanukkah is typically celebrated in early to mid-December, though the date varies each year depending on how the Hebrew calendar aligns with the solar calendar.