Miracles and Peace' “This Hanukkah, many Jews must reconcile their fear of violence with the very public, centuries-old tradition of placing menorahs in their windows during the holiday,” the ...

The word Hanukkah actually means dedication. Within the Holy Temple in Jerusalem was a menorah, a candelabra with seven branches. It’s one of the oldest and most important symbols in Judaism.

This includes details about Hanukkah’s traditions, like lighting the menorah, eating certain foods and playing Hanukkah games. So, read on to learn everything you need to know about the holiday.

How do you set up Hanukkah candles? After the shamash, the first candle goes to the spot on the far right of the menorah. On the second night, a second candle is also added to the immediate left ...

As Jews light a new candle on the menorah, they recount the ancient story of Hanukkah. Because the festival celebrates the miracle of oil, fried foods are popular during the festival, especially ...

As part of the ceremony, the organization will ignite a 9ft Hanukkah menorah, erected at Niagara Square. The lighting will be followed by a community-wide celebration. The menorah-lighting ...

This old Hanukkah saying best describes the message of the menorah, said Rabbi Elchonon Friedman of Bnai Emunoh Chabad in Greenfield. Those lights will illuminate the streets for the Jewish ...