The Hanukkah menorah, or hanukkiah, is one of the religious objects most commonly found in the Jewish home. The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor ...

However, the Menorah miraculously stayed lit for eight nights. The most common tradition of Hanukkah is the lighting of a commemorative menorah. Many families of the Jewish faith will commonly ...

But beyond friendly debate about the tallest menorah, Jewish leaders say they are an essential symbol of Hanukkah — which starts Wednesday night — and an important way to celebrate Jewish ...

On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra. In Hebrew, Hanukkah means “dedication,” and ...

WASHINGTON — For Washington, D.C. the start of Hanukkah also means the lighting of the 30-foot National Menorah on the Ellipse, in front of the White House. And as of Tuesday afternoon ...

A public Hanukkah menorah lighting event will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29 at the Midland Mall near the food court. According to Rabbi Matti Weingarten from Chabad of Eastern Michigan ...

A city in Illinois sparked controversy by limiting a Hanukkah menorah display to a few hours instead of the full eight days. As of Tuesday, more than 6,500 people have signed a Change.org petition ...