Hanukkah

Hanukkah celebrations are continuing around the state. It comes amid what some see as concerning acts of hate and antisemitism in Connecticut and across the country. People came together to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah in Tolland. “I come from a Jewish heritage and it’s nice to see that being celebrated in my town,” said Katie Stargardter, Tolland...

President Joe Biden is hosting a White House reception to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the holiday as he has continued to denounce rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

The start of Hanukkah has added meaning during this challenging time for Jewish people.

On the first night of Hanukkah, many say the holiday is more important than ever this year.

As Hanukkah kicks off for Connecticut residents, many in the Jewish community have expressed the importance of the holiday this year. Inside the Crown Market in West Hartford, busy shoppers grabbed last minute essentials for gatherings of friends and family Thursday night. “I’ve got a few things now, I’ll be getting potatoes and onions to make latkes, and prepare...

For eight nights in November or December every year, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah is celebrated across the world – bringing friends and family together through tradition to commemorate Judaism’s deep history.