Approximately 20,000 people, mainly from Canada's Jewish community, gathered in Ottawa for a rally on Dec. 4 to express support for Israel, call for the release of hostages held by Hamas, and combat antisemitism.

The author reflects on the Hanukkah lesson learned from her mother - to shine her bright Jewish light and show the world who she is and what she believes in.

The Second Sundays cultural festival in Williamsburg, Virginia, has decided not to hold a public menorah lighting event during Hanukkah due to fears that it would be seen as endorsing Israel during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

The author criticizes how Hanukkah has become commercialized and lost its true meaning of defiance and anti-assimilation.

Learn how to create a festive pull-apart pizza menorah for Hanukkah using simple ingredients and a special seasoning.

This newsletter begins with a recipe for Sweet Corn Elotes Latkes, inspired by Mexican street corn.

In the November/December 2023 issue of Moment Magazine, the devastating violence between Israel and Hamas takes center stage.

Tablets Hanukkah Gift Guide features a list of vendors who participated in their Hanukkah Bazaar event.

Beautifully Jewish is a monthly audio series that explores Jewish material culture, focusing on ritual objects such as Shabbat candlesticks, menorahs, challah covers, and mezuzahs.

Amy Winehouse: In Her Words is a new book released by the Amy Winehouse Foundation to commemorate what would have been the singer's 40th birthday.

The article discusses the question of why Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday, even outside of Israel where most other holidays have an additional day added.

"Hanukkah" is a poem by Avrom Liessen that reflects on the author's childhood memories of the holiday.

This article explores the absence of a tractate dedicated to the festival of Hanukkah in classical rabbinic literature.

Rachel Maddow, known for her podcast "Ultra," which explores how the Nazi regime infiltrated US government in the 1940s, discusses this historical threat to democracy and its relevance today.

The story of Hanukkah, as most modern Jews know it, involves the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks and the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days.

Marie Levine, an artist based in Ottawa, creates unique fused glass menorahs inspired by artists like Kadinsky and Monet, as well as biblical stories like Joseph's coat of many colors.

The author discusses the practice of lighting Hanukkah candles in between the prayers of minhah and maariv, as a communal obligation.

This article discusses lesser-known aspects of the Hanukkah holiday.

The iconic blue moose menorah, a whimsical design that turned 20 this year, is created by artist Nancy Clarke who has never lit a Hanukkah candle despite producing various animal-shaped menorahs for Judaica stores in North America.

The author discusses the skepticism around the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days during Hanukkah and the denial of miracles in general in the context of the Enlightenment.

This article reflects on Theodor Herzl's essay "The Menorah," in which he uses the story of Hanukkah to explore the reclaiming of Jewish identity in the face of anti-Semitism.

The author recounts a story about a failed date on Christmas Day and how it led to a newfound appreciation for Hanukkah.

New York City's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) is working to combat the alarming rise in antisemitic attacks in the city.

As Hanukkah approaches, the article suggests creating a festive atmosphere by using attractive candles and listening to traditional Yiddish Hanukkah music.

In this episode of Unorthodox, various stories are shared to celebrate Hanukkah.