Religion News – Newsletter for December 2, 2010

Hanukkah Begins

WASHINGTON, (GaeaTimes.com)- Today marks the beginning of the Jewish ‘Festival of Lights’, Hanukkah. The festival is, however, not just restricted to the Jews as people of all races, religion and communities participate in the celebrations. Families get together and light hundreds of candles and enjoy hearty traditional Jewish feasts.
Video producer Elizabeth Tenety explains that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hanukkah Begins.

Kerala Jews come to relive past, as present fades

KOCHI – From thousands, the number of Jews in Kerala has dwindled to a mere 10 and they too live only in Kochi. The exodus of the community started over 60 years ago, though many visit this city to discover their roots and relive the past.

Sarah Cohen, 89, the oldest Jewish woman here who …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kerala Jews come to relive past, as present fades.

Jew Fraternity Celebrates Happy Hannukkah 2010

BROOME COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (GaeaTimes.com) — On Wednesday, starting from sundown, Jew fraternity from the Southern tier has come together to celebrate the holy festival of Lights, Hanukkah. For the next eight day, Jewish families will observe this great festival with great joy and harmony.
Hanukkah, or the Chanukkah, celebrates the re-dedication of the Temple in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.