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Hanukkah starts on same day as Christmas this year. What to know about the Jewish holiday
The holidays are extra special this year. Not only is Dec. 25 Christmas, but it marks the beginning of Hanukkah. This particular alignment of the holidays is rare. In fact, it has only occurred four other times since 1900,
Jewish holiday of Hanukkah shines as a symbol of 'light over darkness'
"Hanukkah represents the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and spirituality over materialism," Palm Beach Synagogue Rabbi Moshe Scheiner told the Daily News. "The lighting of the menorah symbolizes the light of our soul, the light of goodness and righteousness that always dispels the darkness around us."
Hanukkah, Jewish holiday of light and miracle, begins on December 25
This year, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will begin on December 25, 2024, and will last until January 2, 2025. This special eight-day holiday commemorates the
Christmas and Hanukkah collide: A holiday dilemma
In addition to Wednesday evening being Christmas, it is also the first night of Hanukkah and this is causing a bit of a dilemma for many of the Jewish faith who are going to have to choose between two storied traditions.
What can Utahns learn from Jewish holiday of Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a tradition older than Christmas, one that commemorates an event that occurred about 2,200 years ago. But the Jewish holiday has only been celebrated openly in Utah for about three decades
This Jewish S.F. native has written 12 Hallmark Christmas movies (and 2 about Hanukkah)
One film was inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, while another has a less famous muse: a friend from the Jewish Federation
When does Hanukkah start? What to know about the Jewish holiday, events around DFW
Unite Through Light 2024: Celebrate Hanukkah on Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. at the Southlake Town Square! The event features a giant Star of David menorah, a fire truck gelt drop, live music and traditional treats like latkes and jelly donuts.
Hanukkah begins on same day as Christmas this year. 10 things to know about Jewish holiday
Hanukkah can begin as early as Nov. 28 or as late as Dec. 27. The holiday is based on the Hebrew calendar and always falls on the 25th day of Kislev.
Happy Hanukkah! When does Jewish holiday start in 2024 and what is the meaning?
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday celebrating the defeat of the Syrian Greeks who oppressed the religious freedom of Judaism.
Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah may not receive quite the same level of attention as Christmas. But as Adam Sandler pointed ...
Hanukkah: 8 facts to know about the holiday, from the menorah oil to the history and food
In a nod to the story of the Temple oil, traditional Hanukkah foods are fried and, according to the Reform movement, potato ...
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How the Las Vegas Jewish community is celebrating Hanukkah amidst Hamas attacks 1 year later
In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day and while a time for celebration, many in the Jewish ...
When Is Hanukkah 2024? See Dates for the Holiday
Hanukkah is another holiday celebrated in December. Learn more about this Jewish holiday, including when it takes place, whether it is recognized as a federal holiday, and other interesting facts.
This Year's Dates for Celebrating Hanukkah are Odd—Here's Why
Hanukkah changes every year but 2024's Jewish festival coincides with Christmas, starting at sunset on December 25 and ...
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The fun — and confusion — of celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same date
Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., ...
Christmas, Hanukkah overlap this year. But the faiths are always intertwined in Columbus
For years, a Christian woman has sung at a Jewish Temple, and a Jewish woman has sung at an Episcopal Church in Columbus. Now both of their faiths will celebrate holidays on the same day.