World's largest menorah lit in NYC to mark start of Hanukkah
It comes during a difficult time for Jewish people, amid the Israel-Hamas war and a rise in antisemitism.
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It comes during a difficult time for Jewish people, amid the Israel-Hamas war and a rise in antisemitism.
Thursday is the first night of Hanukkah, and the message of light driving out darkness carries even more meaning this year. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/486IvEz
Thursday is the first night of Hanukkah, and members of the Jewish community came together in Manhattan to shine light on the darkness by lighting what's considered the world's largest menorah. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/486IvEz
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CBS New York's Lisa Rozner shows how one family is drawing upon the festival of lights for hope and strength this holiday.
CBS New York's Lisa Rozner shows how one family is drawing upon the festival of lights for hope and strength this holiday.
Chef Mark Strausman, owner of the restaurant Mark's Off Madison, stops by with some delicious dishes for the holiday.
Chef Mark Strausman, owner of the restaurant Mark's Off Madison, stops by with some delicious dishes for the holiday.
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, and this year the holiday takes on a special meaning with Israel fighting a war against Hamas and incidents of antisemitism on the rise.
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, and this year the holiday takes on a special meaning with Israel fighting a war against Hamas and incidents of antisemitism on the rise.
The menorah will be lit each night of Hanukkah from December 7 through 15.
A symbol of Hanukkah took shape Wednesday in Manhattan, amid what is a difficult time for Jewish people.
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People celebrated outside Central Park in the frigid cold.
People celebrated outside Central Park in the frigid cold.
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They are called Six 13 and their newest parody involves the music of Sir Elton John.
The Shine a Light menorah lighting and concert were held to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah.
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