US president to host event on 4h night of Jewish holiday, with the emphasis on the ritual rather than the reception

Hundreds attend NYC gathering held as part of 'Shine a Light on Antisemitism' campaign, organized in response Jew-hatred in North America

Event organized by Jewish Claims Conference includes virtual remarks from Jewish, Israeli and German leaders; German chancellor-designate vows to combat antisemitism

Local rabbi says menorah lighting in that spot was deliberate symbol of Jewish pride in face of antisemitism; 'We will transform these sites to places of light'

Late Show host calls it a 'shanda,' insists that 'everyone deserves holiday movies' and comes up with 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rabbi' and 'Eight Knights of Hanukkah'

Jewish educator says the stories of Judith and the unnamed mother in Maccabees show 'it’s not always the likely candidates who save the day'

Danny Fenster says his work trying to expose military regime in Yangon was 'bringing light to darkness in journalism'

Rappers Nissim Black and Kosha Dillz remix Adam Sandler’s 1995 hit in video that sees them gallivanting around New York

Bidens to host COVID-curtailed Hanukkah gathering on Wednesday at the White House; Emhoff addresses lighting ceremony of National Menorah

Western Wall Heritage Foundation says candle-lighting is in memory of Kay, who was fatally shot last week on his way to work as a tour guide at the site