Gal Gadot and Noa Tishby celebrated the final night of Hanukkah by lighting candles together, sharing childhood memories, and reflecting on the holiday's deeper meaning.
When improbable circumstances align so fortuitously and unexpectedly, we must consider whether another factor is at work and if a greater plan is unfolding.
On the second night of Hanukkah, New York City was illuminated by a breathtaking display of 60 Mitzvah Tanks and over 350 car Menorahs, creating a sea of light that filled the streets.
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!
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.
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.
The true miracle of the war was simply the way it began. Good intelligence, foresight and planning allowed for the Israeli army to carry out a pre-emptive strike on the enormous enemy forces. The timing had to be right.
Last night, at the Western Wall, the families of the hostages gathered to light the first candle of Chanukah, a moment filled with both sorrow and hope.
In the nursery ward of Ashdod’s Assuta Medical Center on Wednesday evening, Noam Levy lit the first Chanukah candle alongside the military doctor who saved his life on the battlefield.
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.
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.
Because Chanukah usually occurs in December, it is sometimes thought of as the "Jewish Christmas." It isn't, of course. But what's it's really all about?
Is Chanukah similar to its cousin, Purim, in which there is indeed a requirement to feast? Can it be that eating potato latkes is a Divine commandment?