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YORAM RAANAN, ‘Menorah Spreading Light,’ acrylic on canvas, 90 x 70 cm, 2012.

Hanukkah: Expanding light

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON

The World's Largest Menorah is set up by Chabad-Lubavitch in New York City ahead of Hanukkah, on December 15, 2022.

Lighting up NYC: World's largest menorah erected ahead of Hanukkah

By ELLIE ESQUENAZI , JERUSALEM POST STAFF

BLUEBAND at the Inbal Dance Theater

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 20-29

US president-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024.

Jerusalem Highlights: December 20-26

By HAGAY HACOHEN

Crispy schnitzel

In the Kitchen with Henny: Bright lights, tasty bites

By HENNY SHOR

Youth of Light Hanukkiah

The hanukkiah that saves lives: From at-risk youth to healing Nova survivors

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Olga Govorova, 85, is among the more than 36,300 vulnerable Jews in Ukraine receiving ongoing aid from JDC, like food, medicine, and home care. Maria Ziminia, 17, who is part of JDC’s Active Jewish Teens program that’s nurturing the next generation of Jewish leadership, visits Olga weekly to assist

For a Jewish world in crisis, JDC ensures Hannukah’s light inspires hope and action

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Zach Margs.

A Jewish experience of Christmas and the power of inclusion - opinion

By Zach Margs

From flax to spark: How Israel’s strength burns bright

By Mark Fish

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.

Syria, take note from the Maccabees: Even the greatest victories can unravel

By ELI FEDERMAN

AIMING FOR the strengthening of Israeli unity, people gather with Israeli flags at one of some 100 locations around the country, in Hispin, Golan Heights, in August.

Embracing one another and exploring big questions: The Masorti Movement's mission

By RABBI JACOB BLUMENTHAL

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Speaker Mike Johnson light the shamash candle of the menorah as Rabbi Levi Shemtov and Sen. Chuck Schumer watch on December 17,2024 on Capitol Hill.

'We recall the power of light within us': Bipartisan menorah lighting on Capitol Hill

By HANNAH SARISOHN

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, at the White House, in Washington, U.S., December 8, 2024.

Biden celebrates final White House Hanukkah party with promise to bring hostages home

By HANNAH SARISOHN

Lighting up the holiday: Stylish Menorahs and various products to bring light to your celebration

Menorah in the window on the eighth night

How often does the first day of Hanukkah fall on Christmas?

By Zachary Smith/cleveland.com/TNS

ADRIEN BRODY in ‘The Brutalist.’

Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival unveiled: A visual mix showcasing Jewish life and history

By HANNAH BROWN

SparkIL announces a Hannukah "Sparkathon."

Global Jewish youth ignite change: Hanukkah micro-loans fuel Israeli resilience

By NA'AMA ORE

Chabad’s Jewish Relief Network Ukraine menorahs for Jewish Ukrainians December 9, 2024.

Amid daily bombings, Ukrainian Jews prepare for a third Hanukkah in the shadow of war

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF