How the Samuels, one of Tamil Nadu’s last Jewish families, keep the flame alive
Every evening for the past seven days, Anne Sheela Samuel and her daughter Rivka have been lighting a candle of the menorah, ...
Vermont's Jewish community celebrates final night of Hanukkah
Wednesday was the final night of Hanukkah. This year's celebration came at a difficult time for many in the Jewish community, ...
How Jewish communities across Maine are celebrating Hanukkah
While the core traditions—lighting the menorah, reciting prayers, and enjoying traditional foods—remain consistent, each community adds its unique touch.
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No Arena holiday carolers sing in Chinatown, light Hanukkah candle
Rabbi Linda Holtzman addressed holiday carolers with No Arena in Chinatown Solidarity (NACS) on Christmas Day and the first day/night of Hanukkah in Philly’s Chinatown Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
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'8 Nights of Shred': A Colorado artist infuses Hanukkah with mountain culture
In Steamboat Springs, Colo., a local artist made a menorah for Hanukkah from recycled snowboards. It's not the first time he has been inspired to infuse the holiday with a little mountain culture.
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‘Destroys our hearts and souls’: Montana rabbis pray for the war-torn at Capitol menorah lighting in Helena
In the echoing dome of the Capitol building, rabbis and Jewish people from across Montana lit menorah candles and prayed for ...