Hanukkah
How to talk to kids about antisemitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 22, 2022
(RNS) — A sad but necessary lesson for difficult and challenging times.
RNS holiday gift guide 2022: Ideas for the kids, adults and Pastafarians on your list
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 18, 2022
(RNS) — Because not everybody celebrates a religious holiday in December, but everybody loves presents.
Despite 2022’s cluster of religious holidays, multifaith understanding slow to evolve
By Camille Daniels — May 26, 2022
(RNS) — Unlike race, which has become an urgent topic for Americans to discuss and educate themselves (and others) about, faith remains a relatively siloed practice.
Why ‘Merry Christmas’ is better than ‘Happy Holidays’ for Americans of all faiths
By Khyati Y. Joshi — December 17, 2021
(RNS) — 'Happy Holidays' does nothing to change the privilege that Christians enjoy in the United States.
Gen Z is looking for meaning this holiday season, but maybe not where we expect
By Josh Packard — December 10, 2021
(RNS) — Three ways to spend quality time with young people at this time of year.
Fat liberationists celebrate fat bodies in religious community
By Kathryn Post — December 6, 2021
(RNS) — A small but growing group of religious fat liberationists opposes fat phobia in all its forms.
Bidens, Harris, Emhoff celebrate Hanukkah at White House
By Associated Press — December 2, 2021
Speaking to more than 150 guests, Biden sought to draw parallels between his presidency and the eight-day commemoration of the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees.
‘To those who celebrate.’ What’s up with that?
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 1, 2021
(RNS) — It is a rather timid religious expression. Why do we insist on saying it?
This Hanukkah, learn about the holiday’s forgotten heroes: Women
By Alan Avery-Peck — December 1, 2021
(The Conversation) — The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which in 2021 began on Nov. 28, focuses on the story of the Maccabees. But women are also heroes in stories about that era, including Judith and Hannah.
Biden brings a menorah lighting back to the White House, rededicating a Hanukkah tradition from the 20th century
By Jonathan D. Sarna — December 1, 2021
(The Conversation) — Every president since Jimmy Carter has recognized Hanukkah with a special menorah lighting ceremony.
Holocaust survivors mark Hanukkah at Jerusalem Western Wall
By Associated Press — November 30, 2021
The candle-lighting was organized by the Jewish Claims Conference at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, the holiest place where Jews can pray.
Celebrating the insurrection of Hanukkah in a year of insurrection
By Brad Hirschfield — November 30, 2021
(RNS) — Hanukkah, the story of a second-century BCE insurrection, can shed light on our view of Jan. 6.
In time for Hanukkah, archaeologists reveal battle-scarred stronghold against Maccabees
By Michele Chabin — November 24, 2021
(RNS) — ‘The stories of the Maccabees are coming to life before our eyes,’ said one member of the group that excavated the site.
RNS holiday gift guide 2021: Treat yourself to cozy socks or a self-care box
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 8, 2021
(RNS) — Our holiday gift guide is full of ideas for all the people of faith — or no faith — on your list.
American Girl releases doll outfits for Eid, Diwali, Hanukkah celebrations
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 5, 2021
(RNS) — Happy Christmahanukwanzadan!
