Local Jewish community celebrates start of Hanukkah
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Chicago police boost security around Hanukkah events
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The president praised his former White House physician during a Hanukkah celebration for giving him a clean bill of health.
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Selena Gomez, Pink and more stars are celebrating Hanukkah from Dec. 14 to Dec. 22, 2025. See photos of how celebrities are spending their holiday
Hanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, begins Sunday, Dec. 14. Known as the festival of lights, Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday in the Jewish faith marked by the nightly lighting of candles.
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People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.
With the start of Hanukkah, Jewish communities across the Coachella Valley have started celebrating. A number of public events are scheduled.
Hollywood stars shared peeks into their festive Hanukkah celebrations with their families, with many hoping the light from their menorahs would radiate to communities around the world.
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Third night of Hanukkah celebrations held in Evanston, Illinois, with increased police presence
Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein organized the event and worried whether people would show up following the deadly mass shooting in Sydney, Australia.
The president hosted Jewish American supporters at a White House event where he touted his support for Israel and lamented recent antisemitic attacks.