In Hebrew, Hanukkah means “dedication,” and the holiday marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the second century ... One candle is lit each night. The menorah holds nine candles ...

Here are some of the top Hanukkah questions people traditionally ask about the holiday, according to Google Trends data. This year, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25 - Yes ...

Next week, we'll get a rare cultural confluence: the first night of Hanukkah and Christmas Day coincide for only the fifth time in a century.

Read full article: A cool start to the day, with some fog mixed in The big menorah outside the Jewish Community Alliance, called a Chanukkiah, is burning bright for the second night of Hanukkah.

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem following ... standing as a symbol of communal pride and joy, was lit ...

Store opens on first night of Hanukkah On the first night of Haunkkah – Wednesday, Dec. 25 – a double celebration was held in ...

A steady stream of museum visitors counted down to the first night of Hanukkah, take part in community service activities and celebrate their Jewish heritage together.

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem ... pride and joy, was lit night by night, each flame representing ...