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NYTimes Publishes Swastika-Shaped Crossword Puzzle, Trump Jr. Calls It 'Disgusting'

This is not the first time the paper's crossword puzzle generated what appeared to be a Nazi swastika.

Hanukkah Prayers 2021: Blessings To Say During The Jewish Festival Of Lights

This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown Sunday and will end with nightfall on Dec. 6.

Hanukkah 2021: When Does The Jewish Holiday Start And How To Celebrate

Hanukkah, which means "dedication" or "inauguration," begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar.

A Jewish seminary student lights a candle for Hanukkah in Ashdod

Man Yells Slurs, Runs Over Kentucky Jewish Community Member’s Leg Before Menorah-Lighting Ceremony

Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, a member of the Chabad of the Bluegrass, said the victim refused to be treated until the menorah was lit.

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Members of the Jewish community gather outside the home of rabbi Chaim Rottenbergin Monsey, in New York on December 29, 2019 after a machete attack that took place earlier outside the rabbi's home during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah

Judge Rules Hanukkah Attack Suspect As Mentally Unfit To Defend Himself In Court

Judge Cathy Seibel ordered the Grafton Thomas to be “treated at a suitable facility” to determine if he has the capacity to “permit criminal proceedings to go forward against him.”

Members of the Jewish community in Iraqi Kurdistan light a menorah for Hanukkah in the town of Al-Qosh

Hanukkah Candles Burn In Iraqi Kurdistan

Hanukkah candles burn in Iraqi Kurdistan

Amazon said it hired some 200,000 full- and part-time workers worldwide to help its holiday operations to bring its global workforce to 750,000

Amazon Stock Has The Best Day Of The Year After E-Commerce Giant Reported Record Holiday Sales

With Christmas in the rearview mirror, the e-commerce giant is reporting record sales, but in typical Amazon fashion, of course.

Rashida Tlaib Draws Flak From Some Jews For Allegedly Politicizing Hanukkah

Some Jews seemed enraged after Tlaib's Hanukkah video went viral.

Hanukkah Movies, TV Episodes 2019: 7 Holiday Themed Specials To Stream

Check out these 7 Hanukkah themed TV episodes and movies that are available to stream during the Jewish Festival of Lights.

‘Mistletoe And Menorahs’ Lifetime Movie Premiere: Cast, Trailer, Synopsis

It’s a Wonderful Lifetime continues with the premiere of “You Light Up My Christmas.”

Hanukkah 2018: When Does Jewish Holiday Start, How To Celebrate?

Hanukkah is a holiday that signifies “praise and thanksgiving” and is meant to commemorate overthrow of the Syrian Greeks, the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Religious Holidays 2018: Calendar For Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist Religions

Here is a list of religious holidays for the world’s major religions.

Ancient Stone From Jewish Tomb Shows Complicated Religious History Of Israel

A 2,000-year-old Jewish tomb door with a menorah on it was also used to hold up a Muslim mosque and in a staircase in a Christian-run sugar factory.

How To Give CryptoKitties For Christmas

Plus, tips for celebrating Hanukkah with CryptoKitties.

Hanukkah Prayers 2017: Blessings To Say During The Jewish Festival Of Lights

For all eight days of the holiday, Jews light candelabras, called hanukias.

Ivanka Trump’s ‘Happy Holidays’ Tweet Backfires After President’s ‘Bring Christmas Back’ Message

Ivanka Trump received backlash from social media users for not championing her father's mission of "bringing Christmas back."

Winter Holidays Around The World: Full List Of Seasonal Celebrations 2017-2018

Christmas is around the corner, so is Hanukkah and several other festivals around the world.

Affirm App Gives Loans For Designer Jeans, Holiday Flights And More

This credit app lets you shop online without credit card fees.

Diwali 2017 Quotes: Greetings, Wishes For Indian Festival Of Lights

The festival, also known as "Deepawali," is celebrated with lighting of oil lamps, known as diyas, and candles, along with fireworks displays.

National Atheist Day 2017: Quotes, Facts To Mark The Day

Apart from being widely known as April Fool's Day, April 1 is also less popularly known for National Atheist Day.

Video Of Muslims And Jews Dancing At Bahrain Hanukkah Celebration Is A 'Disgraceful Spectacle,' Hamas Says

Palestinian Islamic militant group Hamas has condemned a Hanukkah celebration hosted by Bahrain.

Kwanzaa 2016: When Does The African-American Holiday Start And 5 Facts To Know

Here are five fast facts to know about the annual African-American tradition celebrating its golden anniversary this year.

Hanukkah Recipes 2016: Easy Latkes, Sufganiyot, Noodle Kugel And More

Here's how to make latkes and other dishes associated with the Jewish holiday.

Hanukkah Prayers And Greetings 2016: Blessings To Say During The Jewish Festival Of Lights

Hanukkah is about much more than just lighting candles.

Hanukkah Or Chanukah: What Is The Correct Spelling For The Jewish Festival Of Lights?

There continues to be multiple spellings used for the Jewish Festival of Lights.

When And What Is Hanukkah 2016? Facts, History Of The Menorah Miracle And The Story Behind The Jewish Tradition

The story of Hanukkah dates back more than 2000 years and wasn’t just an uprising against a brutal ruler.

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