menorahShining a light on the menorah – the symbol that defines JudaismThe emblem of unity, hope and cosmic order – and Israel’s official emblem – first appears in the Torah this weekBy Simon Eder3 min read
Trafalgar SquareHundreds dance beneath Europe’s largest menorah in Trafalgar SquareThe ChanukahLIVE! event was organised by the Jewish Leadership CouncilBy Daniel Ben-David1 min read
By Maureen LipmanA shiva for Julius Caesar and Rome’s other Jewish surprisesFrom Judaean gladiators to perfect fried artichokes, I’ve had four days of marvellous history and art4 min read
vandalismLargest menorah lighting ever in Bricket Wood after Chanukiah smashed by vandalsMore than 250 Jews and non-Jews showed up to support the community after the menorah was smashedBy Daniel Ben-David3 min read
ChanukahGiant Trafalgar Square menorah taken down because of strong windsBut to mark the festival ‘Happy Chanukah’ will be beamed on to Nelson’s ColumnBy Daniel Ben-David1 min read
Chanukah Why the Lubavitcher Rebbe launched public menorah lightingsIt was 50 years ago that Lubavitch organised its first public candle-lighting, writes Rabbi Gideon SylvesterBy Rabbi Gideon Sylvester3 min read
ChanukahHow public menorahs became the most recognisable symbol of ChanukahThe rise and rise of the public menorah has transformed our experience of ChanukahBy Eliana Jordan6 min read
Epping Town Council objects to public menorah licenceChabad of Epping have applied to have the menorah in a more central, better lit locationBy Gaby Wine3 min read||December 13, 2024 15:32
