Tag: chanukah
‘We are Scared’: China Cracks Down on Judaism, Chanukah Celebrated in...
“Every time we celebrate, we are scared,” said one member of the Kaifeng Jewish community.
The government of China has cracked down on “unapproved religion”...
The Chanukah Underground
We used to take religious freedom for granted. Then the lockdowns came.
The Jewish holiday of Chanukah has two major symbols: the menorah and the...
Elli Schwarcz – Chanukah: Tranquility in Turbulence Connecting Vayeishev and Mikeitz...
This week’s thoughts are really a ‘three-in-one’, combining this week’s Torah reading (Vayeishev), Chanukah, and next week’s reading (Mikeitz).
As we have previously quoted from...
King’s Officials Make Jewish History – and Arabic TV Reports It
December 25, 2019
The Jewish community in Morocco has a celebrated past with many accomplishments and milestones –...
US interior secretary to help light National Menorah on White House...
The annual ceremony celebrates its 40th year; it was first lit in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, and has been erected and...
Chabad of the Valley Lights Up Universal Studios CityWALK
Chabad of the Valley Lights Up Universal Studios CityWALK
Chabad of the Valley’shighly acclaimed “Chanukah at CityWALK”has become known as the preeminent Chanukah event on...
News outlet apologises for using picture from the Arch of Titus...
News outlet apologises for using picture from the Arch of Titus to wish Jews a happy Chanukah
The picture shows Roman soldiers carrying the Menorah...
Amb. Friedman, Netanyahu Light Chanukkah Candles At The Kosel
https://youtu.be/93Ok8XdZ0k0
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu attended the candle-lighting ceremony for the fifth night of Chanukkah at the Kosel...
NYC Mayor DeBlasio Lights Massive Menorah in Brooklyn; Shulem Lemmer Performs
NYC Mayor DeBlasio Lights Massive Menorah in Brooklyn; Shulem Lemmer Performs
December 3, 2018 3:15 pm
Over 2,500 people braved the rain for the annual Chanukah...