As the IDF soldiers spend Chanukah in Gaza, their thoughts linger on home, family, and the warmth of tradition.

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.

She still found a way to celebrate the holiday even while in space.

While we so often dwell on the darkness, this is a season in which light drives out the darkness.

'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.'

According to the Temple Institute, the menorah weighs half a ton and contains 45 kilograms of 24- karat gold.

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.

This Israeli company manufactures its silver menorahs all year round just miles from where most of the action took place during the Chanukah epoch.

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.

What justifies reciting the blessings on the menora at public lighting ceremonies?

The exhibition will also feature a copy of the Rambam’s 'Mishneh Torah' that was reportedly personally signed by Maimonides.

Are we and our children 'on fire' about being Jewish?

There are several rules to follow when lighting the Chanukah candles, which also teaches an important lesson in life.

These 'modern day Maccabees' marched toward the holiest site in Judaism to celebrate Chanukah's true message.

The menorah engraving is a unique find dating back to the period between the Hasmonean era and the Bar-Kokhba revolt, when decorative use of this symbol was rare.

Europe's largest menorah will light up an Israeli community this year that is frequently targeted by Palestinian rocket attacks.

The Maccabees could have lit the Menorah with regular oil, but wanting to repair their relationship with God, they insisted on a pure product.  

An Israeli professor's menorah collection reveals how the State of Israel uses the Chanukah story to inspire victory in the current chapter of the Jewish people's history.

Chanuka menorahs just a got a whole lot more personal with Tel Aviv’s 6-meter-tall interactive-LED menorah, which takes selfies!

The Land of Israel constantly reveals hidden treasures, testifying to its rich history and the Jewish people's deep and long-lasting ties to the land. This time, the discoveries have a seasonal significance as well.

Public menorah lightings celebrating Chanukah will take place in over 100 countries across the globe. 

Does the menorah depicted on the Arch of Titus resemble that which stood in the Holy Temple of Jerusalem?

In a nutshell, on Chanuka doing our best is what counts the most.

Why were three specific utensils that were used in the Holy Temple singled out for a very difficult, tedious task? What do they represent?

This week's Torah portion, Beha’alotcha, teaches the unique way in which three important utensils were made in the Holy Temple. What lesson can we learn from it?

The menorah, a large seven-branched candelabrum made of solid gold, stood in the Jewish Holy Temples. This is the story of how it came to represent the modern State of Israel.

An Israeli artist discovered a way to fight against the darkness of terror and destruction: Turning the remains of Hamas missiles into Chanukah menorahs that sparkle with the enduring spirit of beauty and life!

The main miracle of Chanukah was the victory of the tiny Jewish nation against a much larger enemy. So, too, the 1967 Six Day War ended in victory for the State of Israel through Divine intervention.

Archaeologists searched an ancient drainage tunnel in Jerusalem, where they discovered more evidence of the Jewish connection to the Land of Israel.

One who does not allow others to reciprocate ensures, albeit unintentionally, that the relationship remains one of debtor and benefactor.

“As much as we were in awe of the soldiers, they were amazed by our show of support and appreciation. They never realized how much love people have for them.”

In this tragic period of utter darkness, we welcome the approaching Festival of Lights and the timeless lessons of the Holy Menorah. Why has the Menorah endured as the timeless symbol of Jewish light?

At a time when the enemies of Israel are rewriting history to deny the existence of Israel's ancient Holy Temple, the Jerusalem Coin keeps the memory of the Temple alive in our thoughts and dreams.

Trumpets, Menorah and Cherubim: Leadership, Torah, and Children. There are some things in life that are simply non-negotiable.