The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of ...

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Yet a miracle occurred, and the oil lasted eight days, enough time to purify more oil. And so began Hanukkah, commemorating three things: 1) the miracle of the lasting oil, 2) the miracle of the ...

The eight-night feast of Hanukkah started on Christmas day—a special occurrence last witnessed in 2005. Jews across town recollect this “festival of lights” from their formative years You ...

Traditionally, Jews eat foods fried in oil during Hanukkah to commemorate the "miracle of oil", which became the basis for the festival's eight-day celebration. The story goes that in 164 BCE ...

Hanukkah’s story of triumph teaches gratitude for everyday miracles. As light banishes darkness, the holiday inspires hope, reminding us to find joy in small victories and the miracles around us.

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Today marks the last day of Hannukah, and for congregations like the Beth Israel Synagogue in Waterville, it’s mixed feelings. During the last of eight days ...

The eighth day of Hanukkah is a moment of completion, the culmination of eight nights of light. It reminds us that God does not abandon His people, even in the darkest of times. But it is also a ...

Hanukkah is a time for the Jewish community to celebrate their heritage. And Wednesday, Jewish families celebrated the final night of the 8-day holiday. “The significance of the last day of ...