Was the Chanukah miracle a seven-day or an eight-day occurrence? Why is the holiday celebrated for eight days rather than seven? There's a wealth of discussion on this topic.
In a powerful speech, an IDF officer addresses the significance of lighting the first Hanukkah candle in Palestine Square, Gaza, as he vows to illuminate the dark city with the light of hope and peace.
This is a funny video that shows Christians trying to explain what the Jewish holiday of Chanukah is all about. It is hilarious and very cute. Watch, enjoy and share!
'Today we—the Maccabees of our times—are fighting the forces of evil that have come to wipe the Jewish people and its state off the face of the Earth.'
'Oh, I was once young and idealistic like you. You’ll lose it too,' I was told. But I resolved to never lose that passion, that desire to live in Israel.
The menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, is the oldest symbol of the Jewish religion and modern symbol of the State of Israel. A nine-branch variation is used for the observance of Chanukah - the Festival of Lights.
We can affect change in this world and influence the order of events. Our good deeds affect change for the better, and our misdeeds can affect change for the worse.
Aside from the 'warm winter gifts' that were given thanks to the UWI donors, what truly warmed the soldiers' hearts was the atmosphere of love and appreciation.
The Detroit Pistons sent Kyrie Irving, who promoted an antisemitic film, a very Jewish message when he stepped up to the freethrow line on Sunday night.
While Chanukah is known for the story about miraculous oil and fried foods, it's also about Jewish people's strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Sufganiyot have come a long way since the days of the humble jam donut. But according to Israel’s most famous purveyor, it still has a place in our hearts.
The name of the heroes of the Chanukah holiday - the Maccabim - has been adopted by a number of important institutions, products and places in the modern State of Israel.
On Chanukah there is a power in the air that we breathe, which has the ability to help us emerge victorious in the personal battles we face on a daily basis.
All year round, we must battle the forces of darkness by adding more and more light to the world. Chanukah reminds us that this is a battle we must face every day.