Tag: hannukah
Chabad Ice Menorah Smashed in Upper East Side Antisemitic Attack
Shattered Hanukkah menorah stationed at East 93rd Street and 2nd Avenue marks the second holiday attack that occurred at the same center.
Menorah from Iconic 1931 Photograph Returns to Germany
"This light is a strong societal symbol against hatred," said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
43 Thousand Israelis Called by Names Related to the Chanukah Holiday
The most common name associated with Hanukkah is Or – 38,707.
White House Unveils Chanukah Menorah as Part of Official Holiday Decorations for First Time
Chanukiot have previously been lit in the White House, but this is the first time one has been included as part of an official display.
The “Official” Snarky Guide To The Differences Between Christmas and Hannukah
Since both Chanukah and Christmas begin in less than two weeks, as a public service it’s time for me to explain the 18 differences between the two (in the usual Lidblog snarky way) ENJOY!
New ‘Olim’ Pass the ‘Taste Test’ of Chanukah Sufganiyot [video]
New immigrants, including small children and a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor, went through the ordeal of tasting Jews' favorite unhealthy snack.
Rivlin’s Chanukah Message to Jews: Be Strong as a Rock against Terror [video]
President Rivlin says in a video message: "It is no coincidence that the symbol of…Israel is the Menorah, the symbol of Jewish independence, which lights our path."
Twas the Last Night of Hanukah
By and large, American Jews are not really waiting for Mashiach to come.