CLEVELAND, Ohio — A couple hundred people attended the lighting of the second menorah on Thursday night at Public Square in downtown Cleveland. Rabbi Yossi Freedman of the Downtown Chabad of Cleveland ...

Ben Midler believes in miracles — from the miracle of Hanukkah to the miracle of his survival. “I’m not going to live in the past. I’m going to live for tomorrow," the 97-year-old said. "My motto is, ...

Over the eight nights of Hanukkah, author and activist Noa Tishby may have just set a record for most-viewed menorah lightings of all time. On each night — Dec. 25, 2024 through Jan. 1, 2025 — Tishby ...

The holidays are upon us and North Jersey towns are celebrating in myriad ways. From Christmas tree and menorah lightings to winter-themed festivals and photos with Santa, several towns (maybe yours!) ...

Jimmy Carter was the first president to recognize Hanukkah with a menorah lighting in 1979. The first official White House Hanukkah party took place in 2001, hosted by George W. Bush. Presidents ...

A remarkably rare 1,300-year-old lead pendant bearing a seven-branched menorah has been uncovered in Jerusalem, shedding new light on Jewish presence in the city during a period when imperial ...