Because Judaism uses a modified lunar calendar, rather than the familiar solar calendar, the secular dates of Hanukkah vary from year to year.

In the Hebrew calendar, months are based on the moon's cycles, while Christianity works off the Gregorian calendar -- which follows the sun.

I extend to you warm greetings as Hanukkah, the Festival of Light, approaches. As in the words of the traditional Hanukkah ...

By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham embraces and celebrates all religions and traditions within its community.

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A vocal segment of the political left trained their attention on Zionists with heightened intensity during 2024. Linking ...

The rabbi of Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Oakland says what was supposed to be a holiday celebration turned into fear and disappointment after community members found antisemitic graffiti at Lake ...

Among the stars who joined the Israeli actress, producer and activist were Gal Gadot, Cindy Crawford and Van Jones.

The University of Haifa recently announced that 160 ancient coins depicting Alexander Jannaeus were found during an ...

Sharing reflections on experiencing resilience and unity in Israel during my first Hanukkah, highlighting the spirit of hope ...

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials arrested a man in connection with a derelict boat that ...