Every month of the Jewish year except one is marked by holidays, festivals, and observances. Jewish holidays take place in the unique context of the Jewish calendar, which, though mainly lunar, is in ...

The countdown to Hanukkah has begun, and this year the annual Jewish celebration coincides with Christmas, a popular ...

Hanukkah last fell on Christmas Day in 2005. Before that, it occurred in 1959 and 1921. It will not happen again until 2035.

In 2024, the holiday begins two and a half weeks later than it did in 2023, a week later than in 2022 and nearly a month ...

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is a time of reflection and celebration for millions of Jews around the world. It's ...

This year, it no longer feels like history. There’s a long-running debate among observant Jews about whether it is appropriate, in Jewish law, to establish days of mourning and fasting to ...