January 2, is the final night of Hanukkah (Chanukah), which this year began on December 25, coinciding with Christmas. This ...

Today, Jews light the menorah, a candelabra with eight candles – and one “helper” candle, called a shamas – to remember the ...

Visitors enjoyed a fireworks finale to conclude the annual Menorah Lighting at the Commons at Calabasas on Monday, Dec. 30.

Handing out gelt coins is a famous Hanukkah tradition. We explore where this holiday practice comes from and how real coins ...

Dozens in the Jewish community on the North Side came out for the fourth night of Hanukkah Saturday while also celebrating ...

Melody Thieme has shared how different cultures celebrate the holiday season with her students. Among the traditions is the ...

The dreidel is best known as a beloved Hanukkah tradition. But it actually started as a European gambling toy, only acquiring ...

Hanukkah is a time for family, traditions, and fun. Adding a Printable Hanukkah Word Search to your celebrations is a great ...

Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations across Maryland emphasize unity and light through community events and cultural education.

Hanukkah is not a holiday to sit all day in synagogue and pray. It’s more of a holiday to eat potato pancakes and jelly doughnuts, listen to comedian Adam Sandler’s Hanukkah song, light candles each ...

When it comes time to celebrate Hanukkah, local Jews might light candles on a menorah, spin a dreidel or bite onto a latke ...