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National Security Adviser is caught clueless, the NY Times relies on Hamas and more
Yet again, the media, President Biden, his staff and others dropped shocking statements completely detached from reality throughout 2023. Here are our picks for the absolute worst of them.
Academia's self-sabotage and more: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 17, 2023
NY Post readers discuss culture of DEI in American academia and more.
Harvard forces Jewish student group to 'hide' menorah at night for fear of vandalism: rabbi
"You know when change is gonna happen on this campus? When we don't have to pack up the menorah," Rabbi Zarchi said
Teen destroys 8-foot inflatable menorah-carrying bear outside Jewish family's NYC home
A hateful teenager was caught on camera tearing down an inflatable bear holding a menorah outside a Jewish family's Brooklyn home during Hanukkah. Shaken, but refusing to "back down" in...
The New York Times goes blind to Biden corruption, Kamala Harris' Jewish hubby gets Hanukkah wrong and more
The New York Times claimed that House Republicans are searching for an "offense" after approving the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
California menorah tossed in lake by vandals who left antisemitic graffiti
A large menorah on display outside a California amphitheater was ripped apart and tossed into a lake Wednesday morning by vandals who left threatening antisemitic graffiti on the sidewalk in...
Embattled Harvard president Claudine Gay attends menorah lighting after widespread antisemitism backlash
The under-fire president was among the roughly 100 people to gather at the daily lighting ceremony, organized by the Harvard Chabad, at the campus' Harvard Park.
Adults take this many weeks on average to prepare for holidays: poll
Between planning and decorating, it takes the average American six weeks to prepare for the holiday season.
Meeting your partner’s parents over the holidays? Here are 9 tips for making the best impression
While it can be nerve-wrecking to enter this milestone, there are some things you can do to make sure the important moment isn't a complete disaster.
Menorah from famous 1931 photo with Nazi flag made a Hanukkah visit to Gaza-Israel frontlines
The menorah from an iconic 1931 photo — showing it on a windowsill as a Nazi party flag flies outside — was brought to the frontlines of the Israel-Gaza war for...
The story of Hanukkah's not about 'hiding,' Doug: It's about winning
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff posted that Hanukkah is a celebration of hiding. The story of Hanukkah is about fighting for Jewish life and winning. But the blunder reveals what Team...
Families of Israeli hostages light menorah made of license plate from Oct. 7 attack at annual NYC Hanukkah celebration
"I want to be extremely clear as I say to you as the mayor of the city of New York. There's no room for antisemitism in New York City and...
Far-right lawmaker uses fire extinguisher to douse Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
Grzegorz Braun's antisemitic stunt was widely condemned by Poland's politicians and religious leaders.
8 Hanukkah TV episodes to watch and stream
Hanukkah-themed TV episodes, from shows such as "The Nanny," "Friends," and "High Maintenance," to watch this holiday season.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff mangles the ‘story of Hanukkah’ in since-deleted social media post
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees, a Jewish militia, liberated ancient Israel from Syrian-Greek occupation about 2,200 years ago, restoring Jewish ritual to the...
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at the White House as antisemitism fears rise
President Biden is hosting a White House reception Monday to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the holiday as he has continued to denounce rising antisemitism in the US and abroad amid the Israel-Hamas...
This is the year for Hannukah to shine brighter with our Jewish identity and pride
Hanukkah is an opportunity for Jews to remember what we stand for, and what we believe in. And even during the darkest of days, Jews don’t forget who we are.
Stranger pummels Jewish man, calls him 'dirty Jew' on first night of Hanukkah in NYC
A stranger pummeled a Jewish man dressed in traditional religious garb and called him a “dirty Jew” before snatching his cell phone in Brooklyn late Thursday – on the first...
LA Jews fear hanging Hanukkah decorations in current climate: ‘They could come burn it all down'
Jews residing in Los Angeles are struggling to decide how they want to celebrate Hanukkah this year, expressing concern that decorations on their homes may invite reaction from antisemites.