Menorah, Hanukkah

Menorah lighting honors 50 years of Hanukkah in ND
December is home to many different holidays, and while Christmas is the most famous, this time of year also holds significance for different religions. In the case of Judaism, it also marks the beginning of Hannukah,
Hanukkah celebration in Philadelphia marks 50 years since first public menorah lighting
“We should never give up faith.” The eight nights of Hanukkah conclude on Jan. 2. 3 days ago Rabbi Shemtov said this year is a milestone marking 50 years since his father lit the first-ever public menorah outdoors at the Liberty Bell. Now, there are ...
Menorah lighting in Lincoln Square marks 4th night of Hanukkah
Dozens in the Jewish community on the North Side came out for the fourth night of Hanukkah Saturday while also celebrating the planned opening of a Jewish center in Lincoln Square.
‘The best Hanukkah they ever had’: Brooklynites celebrate light, miracles at lighting of borough’s largest menorah
The first night of Hanukkah was a joyous one in Brooklyn, as hundreds of people from all over the country gathered to light the borough’s largest menorah in
Chabad Center to celebrate Hanukkah with Fashion Island menorah lighting
The free celebration takes place at the Newport Beach shopping center Sunday at 3 p.m., featuring holiday crafts, dreidels, doughnuts and free activities for kids.
SLO celebrates second night of Hanukkah with menorah lighting at Mission Plaza
San Luis Obispo’s Jewish community gathered with friends and neighbors Thursday night for the city’s annual celebration.
Hundreds gathered to celebrate Hanukah with menorah lighting ceremony in Philadelphia
People gathered at Independence Mall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world.
Menorah lit at Twelve Corners for fourth night of Hanukkah
Saturday evening marked the fourth night of Hanukkah. Leaders at the Chabad Center led a menorah lighting at Twelve Corners ...
Jewish community welcomes all to celebrate, learn about Hanukkah at menorah car parade
Saturday's car parade will not only carry the menorah, but various community members will participate, as well. In the past, ...
Night of triumph: Crowd cheers lighting of sand-sculpted menorah during Hanukkah on Juno Beach
A sand-sculpted menorah has returned to the sands near the Juno Beach Pier. There was a ceremony Thursday during Hanukkah to ...
Michigan Jewish community celebrates first day of Hanukkah at Menorah in the D
This is the 14th year Menorah in the D has taken place in downtown Detroit, and organizers said they hope this tradition ...
Illinois city sparks complaints, petition by limiting Hanukkah menorah display to just a few hours
The city of Lake Forest, Ill., is sparking controversy by limiting a Hanukkah display this year, citing "legal guidance" from ...
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Searsport to dedicate new community menorah during Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve
SEARSPORT, Maine (WABI) -A midcoast town is getting their first Hanukkah menorah. Searsport town officials say they’ve ...
Hanukkah: The history of the menorah and hanukkiah seen in ancient manuscripts
The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in the 2nd century CE, with the lamp becoming formalized in metal or clay in the ...
Folly Beach hosts Lowcountry Hanukkah celebration
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - Hundreds of people gathered on Folly Beach to celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah. Many said ...