'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.
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!
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.
Rabbi Enkin weaves together traditional Jewish sources along with secular, historical ones to offer a slightly "different" perspective on the Chanukah story.
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?
Many miraculous events occurred during the Yom Kippur War. As in the Chanukah story, the People of Israel were victorious despite seemingly insurmountable odds.