Over 33,000 immigrants arrived in Israel since last Hanukkah,  many symbolically tied to Hanukkah through names like Matityahu, Or and Shraga or by settling in towns like Modi’in and Hashmonaim, reflecting the holiday’s enduring spirit

Chabad of the Beaches returns to federal court, alleging ongoing antisemitic discrimination by Atlantic Beach officials, after leake of comments; congregation seeking to use its property for religious purposes amid legal battle

Some cult members say Jonathan Emanuel Cardona Castillo was expelled from the compound in Guatemala due to his violent behavior toward other members, particularly women and children

After Assad removed, visitors can now safely access  suburb where a synagogue has been standing since 720 years before Christ; Under previous rule Jews enjoyed freedom of religion but were prevented from traveling outside the country