When I was growing up in suburban New York, Hanukkah was not grounded in religious observance. Having no clue that there are traditional Hebrew blessings that accompany the kindling of the Hanukkah ...

As Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah, which began over the weekend, those in the Inland Empire are gathering in resilience, amid increased security at temples and events after recent local and ...

Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Hanukkah, which began last Sunday evening, has always been one of my favorites. Even when I was younger and far less observant, I appreciated the holiday’s ...