The ancient Israelites, led by Judas Maccabeus, did vanquish the oppressor Antiochus - but Greek rule would only be shaken off 20 years later under Judas' younger brother. A must-read before the holiday begins

The decision follows accusations that Rotstein was hurting Hadassah’s fundraising efforts and distancing donors

Modern tradition assumes Hanukkah candles were born with the holiday but Josephus hadn’t heard of them: It seems we borrowed them from the pagan Saturnalia

Police close section of Route 40 where rescue efforts are underway

As the Middle East ushers in 2020, experts say a new kind of uprising, different from the 2011 Arab Spring protests, is unfolding