The earliest Hanukkah link with the White House occurred in 1951 when Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion presented United States President Harry Truman with a Hanukkah menorah.

1 day ago · Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light ...

Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” …

Dec 3, 2025 · Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates in particular the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day …

Talmudic sages posed the question: What is Hanukkah? We’re still working through the answers.

Aug 13, 2025 · We’re sharing must-know facts, including details about Hanukkah traditions, like lighting the menorah, eating symbolic foods and playing Hanukkah games.

5 days ago · In 2025, this 8-day Jewish “festival of lights" (also called Chanukah) begins on Sunday, December 14, at sundown. Learn all about Hanukkah dates, customs such as the nightly menorah …

4 days ago · Hanukkah’s tiny candles tell a big story: a fight for Jewish identity, the power of small acts to defeat darkness, and the hidden spark within every soul.

13 hours ago · Discover what Hanukkah’s traditions are and when it begins and ends. Learn about Hanukkah menorah lighting, food, rituals, gifts and history.

2 days ago · Hanukkah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime festival. The focus of the holiday is the nightly lighting of the menorah, special prayers, small gifts, and fried foods. Known as Chanukah in Hebrew ...