In a nod to the story of the Temple oil, traditional Hanukkah foods are fried and, according to the Reform movement, potato ...

As many people worldwide prepare for Christmas, let’s not forget that it isn’t the only holiday to celebrate heading into the ...

Hanukkah, which celebrates the victory of light over darkness, begins on Christmas this year. The eight-day-long Jewish ...

In 2024, the holiday begins two and a half weeks later than it did in 2023, a week later than in 2022 and nearly a month ...

Menorahs are often placed in windowsills to spread light outwards and are lit by adding another flame every night and ...

Tis the season! Here’s a sampling of local events and things to do to celebrate the holiday season all around town this year.

Merry Main Street, presented by AT&T — is set to begin Friday, Nov. 29, for the 10th consecutive year, ushering in activities ...

The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts. The first fragment to be displayed is a sheet of the ...

There’s a hint of winter in the air, and all around town holiday lights are beginning to twinkle. Enjoy the seasonal glow in local shopping corridors such as Fourth Street in West Berkeley, Santana ...

Because the Jewish calendar is lunisolar, the date of Hanukah changes each year. It always falls between late November and ...

The word “Chanukah” in Hebrew means “dedication” because the Jewish holiday celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple ...