Hanukkah 2025
As we approach the holiday of Hanukkah 5786 (2025), we’ve prepared a practical schedule for you with all the important dates and events to know.
15 Cheshvan 5786
November 6, 2025
Chanukah
Chanukah’s Eighth Night at the Western Wall Plaza: “Redemption and Unity of Israel”
Thousands visited the Western Wall Plaza during Chanukah amidst the ‘Iron Swords’ war, offering
2 Tevet 5785
January 2, 2025
Lighting of the seventh Chanukah candle at the Western Wall Plaza tonight under the theme “The Fight Against Antisemitism”
Numerous ambassadors from around the world participated in the ceremony
30 Kislev 5785
December 31, 2024
“The Fragrance of Paradise” – Chanukah
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites In the glow of
25 Kislev 5785
December 26, 2024
Lighting the First Chanukah Candle at the Western Wall Plaza: “Lighting the Light for the Hostages”
Lighting the First Chanukah Candle at the Western Wall Plaza: “Lighting the Light for the
25 Kislev 5785
December 26, 2024
This year’s Chanukah candle-lighting ceremonies at the Western Wall
“For the miracles, the mighty deeds, and the wars”: This year’s Chanukah candle-lighting ceremonies at
23 Kislev 5785
December 24, 2024
“One people one heart” – Lighting the eight candles of Chanukah at the Western Wall Plaza.
Ten of thousands gathered at the Western Wall Plaza during Chanukah days, in the shadow
2 Tevet 5784
December 14, 2023
May peace come upon us, and may there be peace among us. Candle lighting on the seventh night of Chanuka
May peace come upon us, and may there be peace among us. Prayer for unity and peace during candle lighting on the seventh night of Chanuka at the Western Wall Plaza
1 Tevet 5784
December 13, 2023
120 Holocaust survivors, lighting the candles for the 5th night
120 Holocaust survivors, among them – survivors rescued from Ukraine during the war, lighting the
28 Kislev 5784
December 11, 2023
US Ambassador to Israel Extends Unites State Chanuka Greeting to Israel
Families of three Magen David Adom volunteers who were murdered in Beeri lit the fourth Candle of Chanukah at the Western Wall
US Ambassador to Israel Extends Unites State Chanuka Greeting to Israel
27 Kislev 5784
December 10, 2023
