Hanukka

Jewish musical group performs song in Hebrew in historic Australia Day concert in Sydney

It marked the first time Hebrew has been sung at the iconic Opera House Forecourt in any concert setting, and also the first time a Jewish song has been performed at the Australia Day Live concert.

SHIR, the Australian Jewish Music Festival, outside the Sydney Opera House.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Australian parliament back from summer break to pass hate speech laws inspired on Bondi tragedy

Geffen Biton.

Israeli wounded confronting terrorists in Bondi Beach to continue treatment in Israel

Alleged Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram.

Bondi Beach massacre gunmen acted alone, not tied to ISIS, Australian police commissioner says


A Hanukkah miracle: The eternal light of Jewish unity - opinion

Hamas, like the ancient foes of the Maccabees, aims to extinguish the flame of the Jewish people. Just as the Maccabees stood strong in the face of adversity, so too must we confront the challenges.

 A HANUKKIAH is lit on the eighth night of Hanukkah, last year. The flickering flames serve as a poignant reminder of resilience and faith, says the writer.

Frugality now for future benefits - opinion

Be “mental” with your “chicken.”

 MONEY IS a commodity like any other: Where is the problem?

‘All about light overcoming darkness’: How US Jews are celebrating Hanukkah

“We’re in a time of awful antisemitism, historic levels,” Kulbersh said. “I think the idea of inviting our non-Jewish allies to add their light to ours in a time of darkness has really moved people.”

 A HANUKKIAH is lit on the eighth night of Hanukkah, last year. The flickering flames serve as a poignant reminder of resilience and faith, says the writer.

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

Local Jewish groups agreed it should be taken down and that Hanukkah would still be represented for the first time in the city’s holiday display via a series of dreidels.

 Star of David

Public menorah lightings and parades to take place in Ukraine for the first time since start of war

These events will be attended by Jewish communities from all walks of life. In these gatherings, solidarity prayers will be offered for the Jewish people in Israel, given the current situation.

 A Hanukkah set.

Can American Jews recapture the vibe of Thanksgivukkah?

The miracle of the oil lasting for eight nights happened long ago, but the miracle that was Thanksgivukkah is still within our grasp.

 Hanukkah

This rabbi and artist hope to change everything we know about public menorahs

Over the last seven years, Chabad Rabbi Yitzchok Moully has been creating Hanukkah-inspired public art across American cities with a large Jewish presence.

 Rabbi Yitzchok Moully stands besides one of his signature Menorah's.

NYT publishes crossword puzzle resembling swastika

“This is the NYTimes crossword puzzle today on the first day of Hanukka. What the hell, @nytimes?” Democratic Strategist Keith Edwards tweeted.

 Pedestrians walk by the New York Times building in Manhattan, New York, U.S., December 8, 2022.

Use Hanukkah as an excuse to teach children about spending money

If money seems to always be available to children, then they wouldn't understand where money really comes from.

 A CHILD NEEDS to know where money comes from. To a child, it seems as if money is always available.

Christian Swedish students sing Hanukkah song for Jewish classmates

On December 13th. during Saint Lucy's Day, the students sing Christmas carols but also devote one of the songs to the Jewish students and to Hanukkah.

The Swedish flag is seen at Gamla Stan, the Old City of Stockholm, Sweden, May 7, 2017.