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Hanukkah

This is the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

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Kwanzakkah: A way to celebrate dual heritage, and combat hate

This year's observance of both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa leads to 15 Days of Light

By TaRessa Stovall and Stewart Ain Dec 23, 2022 | 5 min read
Opinion
Ukraine’s survival is a modern-day Hanukkah miracle

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s surprise visit to Washington reminds us what we’re celebrating

By Rob Eshman Dec 22, 2022 | 3 min read
Fast Forward
Zelenskyy, ‘modern-day Maccabee,’ invokes candle-lit Christmas in speech to Congress

Those expecting the Ukrainian President to play into Hanukkah metaphors may be disappointed

By PJ Grisar Dec 21, 2022 | 2 min read
Sports
Why a non-Jewish NBA player is buying Hanukkah donuts for fans

The first 500 fans to drop by Section 111 at the Sacramento Kings' home game Wednesday night can pick up a free jelly donut

By Louis Keene Dec 21, 2022 | 4 min read
Opinion
Hanukkah is a time to celebrate the power of Jewish self-determination

Hatred of Jews and Israel comes from exactly the same place, and we must channel the Maccabees to resist it

By Asaf Zamir Dec 21, 2022 | 3 min read
First Person
It’s dark in Kyiv. On Hanukkah, I call on American Jews to help.

The president of Ukraine is in Washington asking Americans for help. From my apartment in Kyiv, so am I.

By Helen Chervitz Dec 21, 2022 | 3 min read
Fast Forward
A year without Hanukkah? It’s a mathematical certainty in the year 3031

Time keeps on slippin' into the future thanks to imperfections in the Hebrew calendar

By Adam Kovac Dec 21, 2022 | 3 min read
Culture
Why are there so many Christmas trees at the White House Hanukkah party?

Pro tip for next year’s planners: Keep the mistletoe away from the menorah

By Benyamin Cohen Dec 20, 2022 | 4 min read

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