Fire plays a prominent role in Jewish observance, from Shabbat candles to the annual tradition of burning leavened products on the eve of Passover, creating longstanding concern about fire safety ...

there was only enough oil to keep the candles burning for a single day. However, in what is considered a miracle in Jewish faith, the flames continued to flicker for eight nights. While the ...

U.S. antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt and the World Jewish Congress — had condemned the planned burning, saying that it would inhibit the ability of Jews to practice without fear in Sweden.

The candle is kept burning for 24 hours ... Making sure that a Jewish person has a proper burial is not only an act of kindness, it is also regarded as an honour and a sacred duty.

Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It happens every year in November or December and lasts for eight days. It celebrates a miracle that happened in Jerusalem a long time ago. Find out how ...