The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hanukkah/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hanukkah | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hanukkah/ 32 32 Bondi Beach terrorist, charged with 15 counts of murder, faces court for first time https://www.timesofisrael.com/bondi-beach-terrorist-charged-with-15-counts-of-murder-faces-court-for-first-time/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:18:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755304 Naveed Akram remains mostly silent as he appears before judge via video link over deadly shooting at seaside Hanukkah event; lawyer says he has not discussed how client will plead

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]]> Rabbi’s car with ‘Happy Chanukah’ sign torched in Melbourne, as antisemitism wave persists https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbis-car-with-happy-chanukah-sign-torched-in-melbourne-as-antisemitism-wave-persists/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:05:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3719573 Vehicle was parked in heart of Jewish St. Kilda East neighborhood; no injuries reported; separately, Australian authorities charge man over online support for Bondi attack

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]]> Shiri Bibas’s sister lights parents’ menorah while on reserve duty in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/shiri-bibass-sister-lights-parents-menorah-on-reserve-duty-in-gaza/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:34:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718183 Dana Silberman Sitton, whose parents, sister and young nephews were killed by Gazan terrorists on and after October 7, looks for the light on Hanukkah

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]]> Police to probe teen who blew out Hanukkah candles in Tel Aviv mall https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-to-probe-teen-who-blew-out-hanukkah-candles-in-tel-aviv-mall/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:03:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718094 Police say 17-year-old girl and 19-year-old relative called in for questioning; rights group challenges legality of investigation amid questions on nature of alleged offense

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]]> ‘Won’t give up’: Hostages Square candle-lighting held to urge release of Ran Gvili https://www.timesofisrael.com/wont-give-up-hostages-square-candle-lighting-held-to-urge-release-of-ran-gvili/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:15:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3717385 Mother of last captive held in Gaza says Hamas 'deceiving' Israel and US over the whereabouts of his remains

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]]> ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ AI lead this year’s Hanukkah video crop https://www.timesofisrael.com/kpop-demon-hunters-ai-lead-this-years-hanukkah-video-crop/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:07:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716879 YouTube is filled with AI-generated music videos that blur the lines between reality and art, including from a Jewish mother from the West Bank who only began composing in June

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]]> Bloomingdale’s said to fire employee for ‘Free Palestine’ note in Hanukkah pajamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/bloomingdales-said-to-fire-employee-for-free-palestine-note-in-hanukkah-pajamas/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:40:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716797 Recipient Arielle Harris says she found note on sales tag after she opened gift from boyfriend; parent company Macy's says there's no place for antisemitism at firm

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]]> Progressive Chicago mayor joins Israeli consulate Hanukkah party with solidarity message https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressive-chicago-mayor-joins-israeli-consulate-hanukkah-party-with-solidarity-message/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:45:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716648 Brandon Johnson, who has called Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza 'genocidal,' says he's grateful for relationship with Jewish state, sends condolences over Bondi Beach attack

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]]> ‘Light over darkness’: Australia marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Hanukkah attack victims https://www.timesofisrael.com/light-over-darkness-australia-marks-day-of-reflection-for-bondi-hanukkah-attack-victims/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:24:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716721 Jews and others light candles, observe minute of silence, as tributes pour in; authorities in talks with Jewish community leaders about establishing a permanent memorial

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]]> In Reykjavik, a Hanukkah lighting illuminates a tiny community in times of darkness https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-reykjavik-a-hanukkah-lighting-illuminates-a-tiny-community-in-times-of-darkness/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:49:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716271 With daylight in short supply and in the aftermath of the devastating terror attack in Bondi Beach, Iceland's Jews celebrate the holiday amid heightened security rare in the pastoral country

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]]> Police open investigation after woman blows out Hanukkah candles in Tel Aviv mall https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-open-investigation-after-woman-blows-out-hanukkah-candles-in-tel-aviv-mall/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:09:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3716358 Suspect could face up to three years in prison if police find she violated religious desecration law; no arrests have been made

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]]> Intel further confirms Bondi Hanukkah terror attack was ‘ISIS-inspired,’ says Australian PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-intel-further-confirms-bondi-hanukkah-attack-was-isis-inspired-says-australian-pm/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3715665 Albanese announces gun buyback, and 'day of reflection' after terrorists killed 15 people and wounded dozens at Jewish community event; 14-year-old survivor recounts shielding children

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]]> Let Jean Meltzer’s new Hanukkah-themed romance put the spark in your Festival of Lights https://www.timesofisrael.com/let-jean-meltzers-new-hanukkah-themed-romance-put-the-spark-in-your-festival-of-lights/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:02:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3710311 The American Jewish author and onetime rabbinical student adds to the winter holiday canon with 'The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah,' the People of the Book's answer to 'A Christmas Carol'

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]]> In recorded Hanukkah video, Reiner urges Holocaust survivors to be resilient in scary times https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-recorded-video-rob-reiner-urges-holocaust-survivors-at-hanukkah-event-to-be-resilient/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:16:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715614 Clip of Jewish actor, recorded two months before his murder, aired as part of virtual ceremony featuring candle-lighting at Western Wall

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]]> At White House Hanukkah party, Trump laments ‘Jewish lobby’ no longer most powerful https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-white-house-hanukkah-party-trump-says-jewish-lobby-no-longer-most-powerful/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:30:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3714458 US president says many in Congress now 'hate Israel,' falsely claims twice he got all hostages out of Gaza; Miriam Adelson pledges $250m for unconstitutional third Trump term

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