How Hanukkah came to be an annual White House celebration - Religion News Service

Hanukkah came to the White House itself, in 1989, when President George H.W. Bush displayed a menorah there, a candelabrum given to him by the Synagogue Council of America. Read More

Biden brings a menorah lighting back to the White House, rededicating a Hanukkah tradition from the 20th century

President Trump in 2020 held what he called a “Hanukkah Reception” in midafternoon before Hanukkah began. The rece The lighting of the National Menorah in Washington, D.C. in 2012. Read More

Biden hosts final White House Hanukkah Party of his presidency – The Forward

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, at his final White House Hanukkah reception, urged Jewish leaders and supporters to hold onto hope during these challenging times for the Jewish community. Read More

President Bush Presides Over Lighting of Hanukkah Candles at White House - Fox News

WASHINGTON – President Bush on Monday honored the celebration of Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday that commemorates religious freedom and the successful fight against oppression. In the East Wing of ... Read More

How Hanukkah Came to the White House – The Forward

The news that President Obama is cutting the guest list for the annual White House Hanukkah party from 800 to 400 lit up cyberspace over the past couple weeks. “More Proof Obama Hates Jews ... Read More

How Hanukkah came to be an annual White House celebration

President Trump's plan of holding an in-person Hanukkah reception at the White House on Dec. 9, despite concerns over the coronavirus, is getting much attention on social media. Some asked whether ... Read More

How Hanukkah came to be an annual White House celebration

Hanukkah came to the White House itself, in 1989, when President George H.W. Bush displayed a menorah there, a candelabrum given to him by the Synagogue Council of America. But Bill Clinton was the ... Read More