12/14/2025
Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish community members! Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, spans from sundown on December 14th through December 22nd this year. This Jewish holiday celebrates a significant event in Jewish history in which a revolt led by a small band of Jews, the Maccabees, was successful in overthrowing their Greek rulers and reclaiming their land and holy temple. Now, candles are lit for the 8 days of the holiday to commemorate this victory and how a one-day supply of oil miraculously kept a candle burning in the temple for 8 days following its rededication to God. This holiday signifies the victory of light over darkness and is one of the most joyous Jewish holidays.