President also appeals to common Abrahamic heritage at Tomb of the Patriarchs; left-wing demonstrators slamming his visit are blocked by troops from reaching the West Bank city

With a new Hallmark film and multiple new romance novels out this year, American Jews have a greater chance of seeing the Festival of Lights reflected in popular culture

Health and science reporter Nathan Jeffay and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur discuss the new coronavirus strain and what it means for Israel

Archaeological digs, cupcake decorations, museum tours and neighborhood explorations are some of the activities up for offer during the eight-day holiday

With Herzog set to light candles at Tomb of Patriarchs, terror group warns Israel 'fully responsible for repercussions'; Israeli left also plans protests against move

Thousands of Orthodox Jewish Israelis are spending hundreds of dollars on '100% pure' olive oil, only to burn it in a menorah; but some are buying diluted fakes

Menorah installed by Nature and Parks Authority wardens at Nebi Samuel site, holy to both Jews and Muslims, moved to synagogue entrance instead

Menorah lighting event to be held on December 1; invitations went out just a week in advance

Prime minister tells first coronavirus cabinet meeting in months that large gatherings may be banned if morbidity rises, floats antigen testing in school

Health officials express concern, but stress there are no plans for new restrictions amid slight reversal of downward trends