Hanukkah

A rectangular latke takes shape at Edith’s Sandwich Counter in Brooklyn

As demand for the fried-to-order Jewish treat grew, owner Elyssa Heller knew it was time to innovate.

By Rachel Ringler November 14, 2022 5:04 pm

BBC’s report on antisemitic Hanukkah attack had ‘significant editorial failings,’ government regulator finds

The broadcaster’s report originally said that Jews who were accosted on a bus had uttered anti-Muslim slurs. Multiple investigations found that that was likely a misinterpretation.

November 7, 2022 4:13 pm

Fox News host says Christmas trees are about Jesus — and Hanukkah

Jesus apparently attended a Hanukkah party, but the New Testament does not report any burned trees at the event.

December 8, 2021 2:30 pm

The grade-schooler whose ‘Avinu Malkeinu’ went viral is back with a Hanukkah song

By Philissa Cramer December 5, 2021 2:41 pm

Traditional Japanese candles and tops get a Hanukkah spin in Kyoto

By Jordyn Haime December 3, 2021 1:54 pm

Amsterdam gets large Liberace-inspired menorah for annual Hanukkah concert

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 3, 2021 11:25 am

The 8 greatest Jewish sport miracles of all time

By Jacob Gurvis and Emily Burack December 3, 2021 9:10 am

A menorah in the window: The Biden presidency’s first Hanukkah is all about visible diversity

By Ron Kampeas December 2, 2021 12:44 pm

In Ghana for ‘spiritual cleansing,’ NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams celebrates Hanukkah with Chabad

By Philissa Cramer December 1, 2021 10:25 pm

Video shows London Jews’ Hanukkah party bus being intimidated, spat on

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 1, 2021 3:41 pm

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