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Live from Jerusalem: First Hanukkah candle lit at Western Wall as Sydney terror attack casts shadow

Israel and Jewish communities worldwide light the first Hanukkah candle as former hostage Segev Kalfon joins ceremony at the Western Wall, with celebrations overshadowed by the deadly shooting at a Chabad event in Bondi Beach

Shilo Freid | 12.14.25

Here's what you need to know about lighting Hanukkah candles

Is there a halachic obligation to light candles in a Hanukkiyah? What should soldiers in the field do ? Are women also obligated by the mitzvah? And what about when one is visiting abroad and fears antisemitism

Yitzhak Tesler | 12.14.25

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Australia's Jewish leaders vow defiance after Bondi Beach attack: 'so shocking but totally unsurprising'

Fear has grown in Australia in the last two years since the outbreak of the Gaza war as hate speech has grown and calls to globalize the intifada have spread, Jewish leaders have urged national officials to confront antisemitism and protect public gatherings

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.14.25

Ukraine’s Jews mark Hanukkah under fire as aid efforts expand nationwide

Jewish communities across Ukraine are confronting power outages, rising prices and security threats while mobilizing emergency aid and religious life; Zelensky will be presented with a coin from the Hasmonean period symbolizing Ukrainian struggle

Itamar Eichner | 12.14.25

From north to south: 50 family-friendly Hanukkah activities

Festivals, museums, performances, lantern‑lit tours, nature hikes and special holiday events; here are 50 ideas to enjoy with the kids from the Golan to Eilat

ynet | 12.14.25

Small sufganiyot, high prices: Which ones are actually worth it?

Many bakeries shrank their sufganiyot this year but kept the price the same; Our annual taste test dives into the fillings, designs and new trends, from shawarma to schnitzel, to find out which ones stood out

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.14.25

A complete guide to Hanukkah 2025

When to light candles? What blessings are recited ? Why do we eat sufganiyot? What is the origin of the dreidel game? Here is your guide to the most frequently asked questions about Hanukkah.

Rabbi Yehuda Brandes | 12.14.25

At least 11 killed in terror attack on Hanukkah celebration in Australia

Gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney; witnesses described scenes of chaos as attendees fled; Chabad emissary, student at local Jewish school among dead

ynet, News Agencies | 12.14.25

Sufganiyot at home: fried or air fryer

For anyone who loves sufganiyot but less so the smell and mess of deep frying, the air fryer offers a surprisingly good alternative

Nira Russo, Ruthie Russo | 12.14.25

The Hasmonean dynasty: from Hanukkah triumph to bloody fall

A spark of resistance lit the Hasmonean rise, but the same fire that restored Jewish freedom slowly consumed the dynasty from within, turning victory into tragedy as ambition, betrayal and foreign power closed in

Liran Friedmann | 12.08.25

Winter Dreams II light festival at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

Jerusalem Botanical Gardens to host dazzling Winter Dreams II light festival

The European winter experience that swept the world will be presented in Jerusalem from December 14 through the end of January 2026, featuring 28 light displays and 17 giant light sculptures created especially for the festival

ynet Global | 12.07.25

The ultimate 2025 guide to best Christmas markets

Streets fill with the scent of mulled wine and spices as Christmas markets return from Austria and Hungary to Spain, Italy, New York and Cyprus; Israelis are heading out again for winter lights, good food and affordable flights, with top spots and dates ahead

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.29.25

Hanukkah donut price war heats up as Carrefour slashes prices to just one shekel

Carrefour slashes sufganiyah prices to just 1 shekel, triggering a wave of discounts across Israeli supermarkets ahead of Hanukkah; meanwhile, premium bakery Roladin raises prices to a record 20 shekels for gourmet donuts

Meirav Crystal | 11.16.25

Reversing ban, Amsterdam concert hall to host IDF chief cantor at private Hanukkah events

Following backlash over a decision to bar Lt. Col. Shai Abramson from performing, Concertgebouw reaches compromise with Jewish leaders; public event to proceed without military cantor, while closed Hanukkah concerts will feature him as planned

Shilo Freid | 11.12.25

Amsterdam concert hall cancels Hanukkah show over IDF cantor’s participation

The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam axes its annual Hanukkah concert after organizers insisted IDF Chief Cantor Lt. Col. Shai Abramson perform; Jewish leaders condemn move as discriminatory amid rising hostility toward Israelis

Shilo Freid | 11.03.25

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