Articles in "Chanukah"

Israelis Mobilize to Bring the Light of Chanukah to the Troops

As Israel enters the third month of its war against Hamas, fundraising efforts to provide Israeli soldiers on the frontlines with the means ...

US Ambassador: Chanukah Light Reminds Us of Hope for Better Times Ahead

US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew paid tribute to Israeli organizations and volunteers supporting the Jewish state's home front at a ...

Israeli Families Absent Loved Ones Mark a Somber Chanukah

“We always celebrated Chanukah as a family," Eyal Waldman, 63, from Tel Aviv, explained to the Tazpit Press Service. "We went skiing in ...

Palestinians Threaten Violence Over Chanukah March

Some 200 Jewish activists are expected to join a contentious Chanukah march in Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday evening, the first night ...

Roof Tiles Found in Jerusalem Traced to Greek King Antiochus IV of Chanukah Fame

Israeli archaeologists in Jerusalem uncovered ceramic roofing tiles dating back to the reign of Greek King Antiochus IV, best known for his ...

Haifa Celebrates Multicultural Festival of Festivals

The city of Haifa is celebrating its cultural diversity with the annual Festival of Festivals. During each weekend of December, the area ...

Israeli Ministry Warns of Hannukah Hazards

As Jews around the world prepare for Hannukah, the Festival of Lights, Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry reminds the public to have ...

Engraved Menorah Discovered on Tomb Façade Could Date to Hasmonean Era

A rare, engraved menorah discovered on tomb façade could date back to the Hasmonean era, Bar-Ilan University archaeologist Dr. Dvir Raviv ...

Netanyahu Calls Putin to Wish Him a Happy Novy God and Ask for the Release of Israeli Backpacker Naama Issachar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss foreign policy and request the release of ...

Rescued Boy Lights Chanukah Candles With His Lifesaver

A special candle-lighting ceremony took place at the headquarters of United Hatzalah in Jerusalem on Monday evening, when an 8-year-old boy ...