The Antiquities Authority described it as the only known ancient Jewish coin depicting the menorah that stood in the Temple in Jerusalem and one of the earliest artistic representations of the sacred candelabrum ever discovered.
The Muslim hero Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed one of the terrorists during the Bondi Beach massacre, was awarded a menorah for his selfless courage by a group of Jewish philanthropists at the Colel Chabad gala event.
Was the Chanukah miracle a seven-day or an eight-day occurrence? Why is the holiday celebrated for eight days rather than seven? There's a wealth of discussion on this topic.
The black oil menorah was created 83 years ago by Uri Lipman, a Jewish sailor serving in the British Royal Navy, using a bakelite battery salvaged from a German submarine his crew sank during naval operations in the Aegean Sea.
During the festival of Chanukah, archaeologists uncovered an exceptionally rare 1,300-year-old lead pendant engraved with a seven-branched menorah beneath the Temple Mount.
In a stark display of love and grit, Jojo Rabia—who lost his son and daughter at the Nova Festival massacre—set up dozens of personal menorahs beside the victims’ names, turning private grief into a public act of remembrance.
All year round, we must battle the forces of darkness by adding more and more light to the world. Chanukah reminds us that this is a battle we must face every day.
The menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, is the oldest symbol of the Jewish religion and modern symbol of the State of Israel. A nine-branch variation is used for the observance of Chanukah - the Festival of Lights.
Israeli authorities have erected the ceremonial menorah at the Western Wall for Chanukah, marking a deeply spiritual moment in the Jewish calendar for the nation.
On the second night of Hanukkah, New York City was illuminated by a breathtaking display of 60 Mitzvah Tanks and over 350 car Menorahs, creating a sea of light that filled the streets.
Last night, at the Western Wall, the families of the hostages gathered to light the first candle of Chanukah, a moment filled with both sorrow and hope.
'Today we—the Maccabees of our times—are fighting the forces of evil that have come to wipe the Jewish people and its state off the face of the Earth.'
The menorah engraving is a unique find dating back to the period between the Hasmonean era and the Bar-Kokhba revolt, when decorative use of this symbol was rare.
An Israeli professor's menorah collection reveals how the State of Israel uses the Chanukah story to inspire victory in the current chapter of the Jewish people's history.
The Land of Israel constantly reveals hidden treasures, testifying to its rich history and the Jewish people's deep and long-lasting ties to the land. This time, the discoveries have a seasonal significance as well.
This week's Torah portion, Beha’alotcha, teaches the unique way in which three important utensils were made in the Holy Temple. What lesson can we learn from it?
The menorah, a large seven-branched candelabrum made of solid gold, stood in the Jewish Holy Temples. This is the story of how it came to represent the modern State of Israel.
An Israeli artist discovered a way to fight against the darkness of terror and destruction: Turning the remains of Hamas missiles into Chanukah menorahs that sparkle with the enduring spirit of beauty and life!
The main miracle of Chanukah was the victory of the tiny Jewish nation against a much larger enemy. So, too, the 1967 Six Day War ended in victory for the State of Israel through Divine intervention.