Story perspectives

Hanukkah Celebrations: Artifacts and History Unveiled in Israel

12/15/2025

26 5

Summary

Story summary

Hanukkah begins Sunday night, marking Jewish history and Hasmonean dynasty, with artifacts displayed across Israel, especially in Jerusalem.
The Israel Antiquities Authority highlights a clay lamp from the Roman-Byzantine period and a rare stone capital with an eight-branched menorah.
The National Library of Israel presents new manuscripts, including a 14th-century work by Maimonides.
City of David National Park offers tours highlighting Hasmonean history, including a visible aqueduct from that era.

1 of 1

Story summary

Hanukkah begins Sunday night, marking Jewish history and Hasmonean dynasty, with artifacts displayed across Israel, especially in Jerusalem.
The Israel Antiquities Authority highlights a clay lamp from the Roman-Byzantine period and a rare stone capital with an eight-branched menorah.
The National Library of Israel presents new manuscripts, including a 14th-century work by Maimonides.
City of David National Park offers tours highlighting Hasmonean history, including a visible aqueduct from that era.