Known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rise of the Jewish people against Greek-Syrian oppressors more than 2,000 years ago. As the island's Jewish residents ...
Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. It celebrates the ...
The Jewish holiday of Passover, commemorating the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, begins Monday and lasts until April 30. For many, the holiday is a reminder of the Jewish ...
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights. But many people might not know the rich history and traditions that go along with the annual observance known as the "Festival of Lights." ...
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) — Purim began last night at sundown and ended just a few hours ago at sundown on Sunday night, but for a full day straight there was Purim fun in Longmeadow. 22News got to ...
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Jewish people in New York City are celebrating the High Holiday of Rosh Hashana amid heighted security at synagogues and institutions across the city. Among those attending services ...