Alexander and Jennifer Chester from New York decide to call their baby Koby Zidan in honor of Master Sergeant Zidan Saif, who was killed while defending Jewish worshippers during massacre at Jerusalem synagogue.

In holiday greeting, President Obama says Hanukkah 'brims with possibility and hope,' reminding people that even the most daunting challenges can be overcome.

JK Rowling reveals character of Anthony Goldstein from first Harry Potter book was Jewish, in response to Twitter question.

Young immigrants aged three to 10, who made aliyah this past summer, celebrate this first Hanukkah in the Jewish state at a special Nefesh B’Nefesh event.

Jews worldwide observe second night of Hanukkah with giant menorah lighting in Budapest, White House and Brandenburg Gate in Germany; Massachusetts celebrates with world's only lobster trap menorah.