Hanukkah

Hanukkah: Fun holiday events for children all over Israel

There is certainly light and merriment in abundance on offer, up and down the country, for the younger crowd and families with arts, cultural, and entertainment fare laid on in liberal dosages.

09/12/2023

Hanukkah 2023: The great Jerusalem sufganiyot ranking

In a truly herculean feat of investigative journalism, we prowled the streets of Jerusalem to find the best Hanukkah sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) Israel's capital has to offer.

Jerusalem highlights December 8-14

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

This week in Jerusalem: Bible Hill plan

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

09/12/2023

Hanukkah vignettes: Scenes of the Festival of Lights in years past

As the sun disappeared that day, a large hanukkiah was rolled out. Eight giant candles and one more for the shamash.

By DAVID GEFFEN
09/12/2023

Jewish pop star Pink shuts down anti-Hanukkah commenter in viral interaction

The commenter accused Pink of being "tone deaf" for her menorah picture and wishes for global peace.

Social media Maccabees: Helping Israel against Hamas this Hanukkah

The organizations and individuals that have fearlessly entered the fray during the current war between Israel and Hamas are modern-day Maccabees, and their victories are worthy of being celebrated. 

08/12/2023
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