Gov. Phil Murphy Joins Menorah Lighting In Jersey CityThe event is part of a national effort to raise awareness about antisemitism.
World's Largest Menorah Lit In New York City To Mark Start Of ChanukahLarger in-person gatherings are happening this year, as New Yorkers look to celebrate the holiday season.
Celebrating 'Thanksgivukah': Jewish Americans Looking Forward To Extra Time With Loved Ones During Back-To-Back HolidaysThis year, Chanukah falls right after Thanksgiving, which means Jewish Americans will go from turkey to Black Friday and back again to having family around the table on Sunday.
World's Largest Menorah In Place At Grand Army Plaza, Ready To Mark Beginning Of ChanukahThe menorah on 59th Street has been a New York City tradition for nearly 50 years. The annual event is organized by the Lubavitch Youth Organization.
Hundreds Of Volunteers Working To Make Sure Thanksgiving And Chanukah Are Memorable For Many New Yorkers In NeedHundreds of volunteers working five- and six-hour shifts are doing something that lets people feel the warm embrace of community.
6th Night Of Chanukah: NYC Doctor Honored For Work In COVID Pandemic; Ice Menorah Carved In Hudson Yards ParkLenox Hill chief of pulmonary medicine, Dr. Bushra Mina, was given the chance to help light the menorah at Grand Army Plaza.
'A Miracle Happened Here': Table Smashed While Stopping Monsey Synagogue Attack Suspect Finds New Life As Chanukah Menorah StandWe all remember last year's deadly Chanukah attack at the home of a Rockland County rabbi. The congregation vowed to overcome the terror of that night. This year, they celebrate the holiday with a unique memento that symbolizes resilience, and light shining through the darkness.
'I Don't Even Know If I'm Moving Forward': Jersey City Residents Reflect On Deadly Shooting 1 Year LaterThe echoing of gunfire on Martin Luther King Drive vividly replays in the memories of so many who witnessed the deadly shooting there on Dec. 10, 2019.
Officials Offer Holiday Decoration Fire Safety TipsEven if your tree is up and your decorations are in place, it's not too late for a seasonal safety check.
Families Honor Old Traditions In New Ways As Chanukah BeginsWhile many families can't physically be together because of the pandemic, that's not stopping them from honoring old traditions.
World's Largest Menorah Assembled In Manhattan Ahead Of ChanukahWorkers assembled the 36-foot tall menorah Tuesday at 59th Street in Midtown.
Mayor De Blasio Urges New Yorkers To Stay Home For The Holidays: 'We Have A Real Threat Of A Second Wave'The mayor asked people not bring COVID back to the city and to help prevent a spike in infections.
New York Synagogue Attack: Suspect Grafton Thomas Ruled Not Competent To Stand TrialThe suspect in the deadly stabbing during a Chanukah celebration in Monsey has been ruled not mentally competent to stand trial.
Man Returns Lost Chanukah Gift To Recipient With Help From Social MediaJosh Israel was leaving a restaurant in Skillman, Somerset County, when he found a Chanukah card on the ground.