Holidays - The Jewish World

Chanukah discovery: Rare coins unearth Hasmonean history

Jan 1, 2025 | 0

Ancient coins minted under King Alexander Jannaeus, found in the Jordan Valley. Photo courtesy of...

Oct. 7 heroes honored at Knesset Chanukah ceremony

Jan 1, 2025 | 0

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, left. lights Chanukah candles at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of...

Come See the Giant Ice Menorah

Dec 27, 2024 | 0

Join Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Capital Chabad, and more than 18 local Jewish partners for the 4th annual community-wide candle lighting and holiday festival! Chanukah on Jay! Come out and celebrate as we...

Christmas envy – no not really!

Dec 26, 2024 | 1

Content to enjoy the lights of the chanukiah! Photo courtesy of Deposit Photos’ Tomer. By MARILYN...

Ukraine’s Jews prepare for Chanukah

Dec 26, 2024 | 0

The Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine is organizing extensive holiday activities. Photo...

Clifton Park Chabad lists Chanukah festivities

Dec 19, 2024 | 0

CLIFTON PARK– Clifton Park Chabad invites the community to join its Chanukah celebration on Thursday, Dec. 26. The festivities kick off with a Chanukah Car Parade, leaving from the New Town Center Park at 4:30 p.m. The parade...

Latkes and doughnuts for Chanukah? Yes ! Think oil, but think also of other foods…

Dec 19, 2024 | 0

Pouring oil in this spirit of the holiday. Photo courtesy of congerdesign/Pixabay By ETHEL G....

Colonie Chabad to meet for indoor Chanukah party in Menands Village

Dec 12, 2024 | 0

ALBANY–Colonie Chabad will host its annual Chanukah celebration on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 5 p.m....

Chanukah /klezmer concert program on Dec. 18 set for Beth Shalom Synagogue

Dec 5, 2024 | 0

Rabbi ZOE B. ZAK SARATOGA SPRINGS – “When Klezmer Meets Chanukah,” led by Rabbi Zoe B. Zak and...

Clifton Park Chabad Women’s Circle presents ‘Sips & Signs + Chanukah Gift Grab’

Nov 28, 2024 | 0

CLIFTON PARK– Jewish Women’s Circle plans a “Sips & Signs + Chanukah Gift Grab” program, in connection and in honor of Chanukah. The gathering, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. will take place at Clifton Park...