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Fighting Like Judah the Maccabee

The Jewish people need to stand proud and begin educating the world - even the founding of America was inspired and motivated by many of our Jewish leaders and warriors.

Netanyahu on the Heavy IDF Losses: Four Out of the Five Hasmonean Brothers Fell...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited the IDF Shaldag and 669 units at the Palmahim Air Force Base north of the Gaza Strip...

Families of MDA First Responders Murdered on Oct. 7 Light Fourth Candle of Hanukkah...

"We will never forget the enlistment and dedication of the volunteers in the nation's difficult hour. You healed not only wounds of the body but also the wounds of the soul."

An Armored Chanukiyah

Soldiers light their Chanukiot on their tanks.

Shining the Light of Hanukkah on Israel’s Northern Border

IDF soldiers arranged this poignant display of faith in the miracles of the Hanukkah lights.

A Chabad House Grows in Gaza

The Chabad House sign was proudly hung in a building in Beit Hanoun which has been damaged in the fighting and is surrounded by rubble.

‘In Their Light’ Kit for Hanukkah Honors the Heroes of October 7

The kit contains eight stories of courage as well as two empty cards so people can add their own heroes.

Ancient Roof Tiles Associated with King Antiochus’s Rule Discovered in City of David

During a military expedition to Jerusalem in 168 BCE, Antiochus IV erected the Acra fortress either on or just outside the Temple Mount.

Rebbetzin Amit Yaghoubi–Mystical Power of Kislev and Chanukah

Every Hebrew month has its own special energy. Rebbetzin Amit Yaghoubi talks about the power of the month of Kislev, the significance of the 8 days of Chanukah, and gives us an easy way to bring miracles into our lives.

Jerusalem Mayor Lights First Chanukah Candle at Western Wall

"The bravery of the Hasmoneans is of learners in a Beit Midrash who decided to fight for the privilege of living and returning the glory of Israel’s monarchy.”

Rebbetzin Nechamy Simon: The Kabbalah of Hanukkah (Uncovering Secrets of this Miraculous Holiday)

Rebbetzin Nechamy Simon of the Teaneck Chabad House gives an amazing, in-depth interview about the kabbalistic aspects of the holiday of Hanukkah, including the dreidel, the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah, and the darkness associated with this time of year.

First Evidence of Maccabees’ Revolt in Judean Desert Unearthed

A refugee probably hid the wooden box in the cave, intending to return to collect his money after the revolt.

US Embassy Urging Investigation of Chanukah Menorah Thrown into Ukraine River

If caught, the perpetrators will face from a fine to up to five years in prison.

Prime Minister Bennett Meets New US Ambassador Nides, They Light Chanukah Candles

"I know we're going to do a lot of great things together. Welcome back to Israel and best of luck, my friend."

‘Our Building Lights’ Initiative Brings Holiday Joy to Communities Around Israel

The organizers are ushering in a “sense of normalcy and joy” in bringing back holiday programming to communities all across Israel.

2nd Incident in as Many Days: Woman in Critical Condition after Choking on Chanukah...

"She was later taken by ambulance while still undergoing CPR, to the Carmel Medical Center."

UAE Rabbi Kicks Off First Night of Chanukah at Israeli Pavilion in Dubai

Chabad Rabbi Levi Druchman lights the first candle of the menorah at EXPO 2020, in a ceremony attended by local leaders, businesspeople, Jewish residents of the UAE and tourists from around the world.

On Its Centennial, KKL-JNF Archive Offers Unforgettable Historic Chanukah Images

The Archive is celebrating its centennial with these rare black & white photos showing the Jews of the Land of Israel as they celebrate the holiday around the country.

Hellenistic Fort Destroyed by the Hasmoneans Uncovered in Lachish Forest

“The building’s devastation is probably related to the region’s conquest by the Hasmonean leader Yochanan Horkenus around 112 BCE.”

American Girl Doll Company Sells Hanukkah Outfit, Part of its Cultural Collection

The website also has a section where the company describes the eight-day Jewish holiday.

President Hands Out Chanukah Jelly Doughnuts (a.k.a. Sufganiot)

Later, after dark, the president lit six Chanukah candles with the men and women of the Valleys Brigade at Metzukei Dragot.

Great Neck Yeshiva’s Website Taken Over by Nazis

Curiously, one of the added pages read: "May Allah save your soul."

Tips From United Hatzalah for a Happy and Safe Chanukah

"Every year on Chanukah United Hatzalah volunteers are dispatched to far too many incidents of fires and injuries."

Perfect Chanukah Gift: Harmless Jewish Men Wall Calendar 2021

The calendar is all about the stereotypical ideal, and harmless, Jewish man. Now if you send them to Israel and give them an Uzi...

Zot Chanukah on Mount Meron: Farewell Dance to Festival of Lights

Zot Chanukah is a reference in Torah literature to the eighth day of Chanukah, since on that day the Torah reading includes the verse Zot Chanukat Ha'Mizbe'ach (this is the inauguration of the altar).

Israelis Light Chanukah Candles at Ancient Hasmonean Site, Arabs Riot

Beit Tsur was an ancient town on the road between Hebron and Jerusalem where the last Hasmonean battle took place before they vanquished the Greeks, liberated the Temple and purified it.

Jewish Astronaut Wishes Happy Chanukah from the International Space Station

The ISS revolves around the Earth at about 17,500 mph resulting in it completing one revolution in about 90 minutes, and about 16 revolutions per day. That's a lot of candle lighting.

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