In nearby Steubenville, two older synagogue buildings now stand in disrepair, the Star of David still visible—but damaged—on ...

Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran. This diverse group includes Muslims, Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians and Bahai who have lived here harmoniously since the ...

Family photos, cherished sacred books, children’s toys and many more items create a collage like portrait of Jewish communities across eras and continents.

The winter season heralds the arrival of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. This year, the holiday begins on the night of December 25, 2024, coinciding with the Hebrew date of ...

The lights of Hanukkah symbolize the Jewish light continuing to shine, despite the attempts of various peoples to end it. Hanukkah prayers and songs praise G-d’s miracles and salvation.

It has been a year of challenges for the Jewish community as it faces an ongoing rise of antisemitism, the holding of Jewish hostages by Hamas, and Israel’s ongoing military conflicts in Gaza ...

Connecticut's Jewish community marked the first night of Hanukkah on Wednesday. As blessings are being said, candles on the menorah were lit on a cold night at Young Israel of West Hartford.

Hanukkah, which commemorates a Jewish military victory in Jerusalem some 2,200 years ago, usually falls in December, and given Christmas’ claim on the 25th, the two can occur within weeks or … ...

As Rachel Weingarten, an expert on Jewish culture and customs and the author of "Ancient Prayer: Channeling Your Faith 365 Days of the Year," once told MarketWatch about Hanukkah presents: "There ...

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights or the Feast of Dedication, holds a significant place in Jewish households. The festival marks the rededication of the Holy Temple in ...

“Hanukkah is not the Jewish Christmas,” Staffenberg explained. Hanukkah does coincide with Christmas this year, beginning on Christmas Day evening and ending on Jan. 2.