As a Jew with North African roots, I have always felt that my culture’s rich and diverse traditions set me apart ...

Not all sources agree on the origins of the holiday.

The popular holiday isn't mentioned in the Bible and is barely addressed in the Talmud.

The lights of the hanukkah menorah are typically made from wax and come in many colors.

Acculturation versus assimilation, a question for Jews then as now.

What happens when Christmas and Hanukkah don’t coincide? Simple. Extend Hanukkah! It seems many of us have adopted the model ...

Often spelled Hanukkah, Chanukah is a spelling variant for the 8-day Jewish festival of lights.

If you’re getting ready for Hanukkah — lighting candles? doing seasonal meditation? throwing a party? — and you need the ...

Man, I loved singing Hanukkah songs as a kid. We’d light the candles, sing Maoz Tzur…and, four words into the ...

Why the rabbis of the Talmud thought lighting candles was so important.