Chaim Drizin News Today

In a climate of increasing antisemitism, the menorah represents defiance against hate, as it did 2,000 years ago when the Maccabees overthrew their Greek-Syrian oppressors.

The holiday’s message of religious freedom and spiritual light is an antidote to global intolerance, say rabbis.

Houses of worship in the Twin Counties are gearing up for a very different holiday season this year as the community continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Congregation Anshe Emeth, 240 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson, is having its regular in-person Shabbat services Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 10 a.m., with a Hanukkah service, but no Hanukkah party this year, Rabbi Daniel Fried said. Very few people come to services, he added. “Unfortunately, due to the circumstances, everything ...