Jimmy Carter was the first president to recognize Hanukkah with a menorah lighting in 1979. The first official White House Hanukkah party took place in 2001, hosted by George W. Bush. Presidents ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Army LTC Rabbi Shmuel Felzenberg lights the Menorah during a Hanukkah reception Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in the East Room of ...

The Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center held its first-ever Hanukkah Party on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, celebrating the Jewish heritage in the community. The museum smelled of freshly fried latkes, ...

WASHINGTON — Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah, come light the menorah — at these 9 events. The Festival of Lights begins Wednesday night, and there are lots of events people can head to, have a party, and dance ...

Hanukkah celebrates the Jewish revolt against the 2nd-century occupation of Jerusalem with eight nights of lighting candles, giving gifts, and eating foods fried in oil. The holiday is very important ...

President Donald Trump participates in a Hanukkah Reception in the East Wing of the White House, Tuesday, December 16, 2025.Official White House Photo by Molly Riley The White House hasn't always ...