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Police open probes into candle extinguishing during Hanukkah

A child was seen extinguishing candles in Ramle; similar incidents have been reported in Tel Aviv and Beit Shemesh.

Police have opened an investigation after footage circulated online showing a child riding a scooter and extinguishing candles on a hanukkiah at the entrance to a residential courtyard in Ramle, the police announced on Sunday.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the Knesset, December 2, 2025; illustrative.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges Diaspora Jews to make aliyah amid global antisemitism

Noa Tishby hosts Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis for Hanukkah candle lighting

Noa Tishby hosts Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis for Hanukkah candle lighting

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A new immigrant’s perspective on resilience, unity, and hope during Hanukkah in Israel - opinion

Sharing reflections on experiencing resilience and unity in Israel during my first Hanukkah, highlighting the spirit of hope amid national challenges and the inspiring stories of modern-day heroes.

 THE WRITER and her husband, Elliott, celebrate Hanukkah in Jerusalem.

Hanukkah 2024: HaYeladim Shelanu brings light to bereaved families across Israel

The organization created five candle-lighting events to support those who lost their loved ones during the war. "This was the least we could do," said HaYeladim Shelanu president Joseph Waks.

Founder and president Joseph Waks during one of the events.

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Gal Gadot joins Noa Tishby for the last night of Hanukkah

“Anything that has delicious food and brings people together, I love” Gadot said, regarding growing up in Israel and celebrating the holiday. 

Gall Gadot (illustrative)

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Students need to take 'leap of faith' just like the Maccabees - opinion

The story of Hanukkah and the broader history of the Jewish people offers a crucial lesson for the world – particularly the new generation: the importance of personal responsibility over victimhood.

ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the US, Michael Herzog, shared that the hanukkiah seen here, ceremoniously lit at the embassy in Washington last week, had been found under the rubble of a destroyed home in Kibbutz Be’eri, which was taken over by Hamas terrorists on the dark day of October 7.

Orthodox Union: ‘Hanukkah proceeding with determination’ - interview

"The world needs us to be Jews now more than anything," said OU Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer.

Menorah in the window on the eighth night

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