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In 2025, Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14 and concludes at sundown on December 22. This eight-day festival starts on the Hebrew date of 25 Kislev and commemorates both a military victory and ...

WASHINGTON — The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights," begins this weekend. Hanukkah commemorates the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after a small group ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Hanukkah, which began last Sunday evening, has always been one of my ...