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Israeli hostage families light first candle of Hanukkah, marking start of second holiday without loved ones

Families and relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza lit the first candle of Hanukkah on Wednesday, marking the start of the second such holiday without their loved ones, according to a statement from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters.

CBS Texas on MSN · 1d

Families celebrate dual holidays as Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day

For the first time since 2005, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. And some families across North Texas will be celebrating both holidays at the same time this year.

The Baltimore Sun · 1d

This year, Christmas and Hanukkah are on the same day. Here’s how some families are celebrating both.

Hanukkah, which commemorates a Jewish military victory in Jerusalem some 2,200 years ago, usually falls in December, and given Christmas’ claim on the 25th, the two can occur within weeks or

Hanukkah begins with 1st night menorah lighting

WPTZ · 2h

The menorah is lit in Burlington marking the first day of Hanukkah

The holiday, which is eight days and nights, runs through Jan. 2 this year and celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem.

The Boston Globe · 6h

Boston marks first night of Hanukkah with annual Menorah lighting on the Common

It was only the second time in the past 40 years that Christmas and the start of Hanukkah fell on the same day.

Yahoo · 2h

Park City hosts Grand Menorah Lighting event to celebrate first night of Hanukkah

With the Pittsburgh Steelers trailing the Kansas City Chiefs 29-10 in the fourth quarter—less than six minutes remaining in the Week 17 contest—Tomlin made one of the most ludicrous decisions fans hav

Hanukkah, Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s history

KSMU · 8h

Hanukkah, the 'Festival of Lights,' celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem

Each year, starting on the 25 th of the Jewish month of Kislev, Jews celebrate Hanukkah, often called the Festival of Lights. This year, Hanukkah begins at nightfall on December 25 and ends at nightfall on January 2 on the secular calendar.

Yahoo · 6h

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s the history

Jews around the world are marking the start of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. after it was defiled by Syrian Greeks.

Hosted on MSN · 2d

Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights

Let’s embrace the light this Hanukkah as we celebrate this holiday with fantastic family activities! Hanukkah is a magical time in Jerusalem: The capital is lit up, and there’s a feeling of hope, excitement,

Hanukkah in Pictures: Keeping the Flame Alive

Jews around the globe lit the first of eight candles on Wednesday and came together to celebrate and reflect on their history ...

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When is the first night of Hanukkah 2024? When it starts, facts, how it's celebrated

Hanukkah is an eight-day festival marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Here's what to know about the ...

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Hanukkah: How Jewish holidays have become tools for expanding aggression against Al-Aqsa

On Wednesday morning, extremist settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque through the Mughrabi Gate, under heavy protection from ...

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Local Jewish leaders commence the Hanukkah celebration

The 8-day festival began on the same day as Christmas this year – the first time the two holidays have coincided since 2005.

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Hundreds gather for Winter Park menorah lighting on first night of Hanukkah

Wednesday night marked the fifth time since 1910 that the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started at sundown on Christmas Day.

What to know about Hanukkah and how it’s celebrated around the world

On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a ...

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A dark horse Hanukkah: What were Jerusalem's best sufganiyot of 2024?

Case in point: this year’s sufganiyot review ahead of Hanukkah. Now, for those of you unfamiliar with sufganiyot, first of ...

Atlanta News First on MSN6h

Hanukkah celebrations kick off around metro Atlanta with a focus on light and community

We build menorahs.”The Chabad House of Dunwoody is preparing for an eight-day-long celebration commemorating the holy ...

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