The cast of Eretz Nehederet was joined by Rabbi Elhanan Danino, Ori’s father, as he recited the Hanukkah blessing and lit a menorah made of cups to resemble the one the six hostages lit in captivity.

Though long overshadowed by larger December traditions, Hanukkah endures as a striking case study in how small, repeated rituals preserve cultural identity across generations. Every December, Hanukkah ...

With Hanukkah and Christmas taking place around the same time of year, people sometimes wonder: What is Hanukkah, and is it just the Jewish equivalent of Christmas? Absolutely not. Religiously, the ...

THIS YEAR, for the first time since 2005, the start of Hanukkah falls on December 25th. (The next time will be in 2035.) The two celebrations will both involve lights—strung around trees and homes for ...