Hanukkah

Chef Jamie Gwen joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to share her favorite Hanukkah hosting spread ahead of the holiday. Create your own DIY latke board, mesmerize guests with a modernized kugel, and end the festivities with a sweet olive-oil-inspired treat.

President Joe Biden is hosting a White House reception to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the holiday as he has continued to denounce rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Jewish Family Service spent the second day of Hanukkah delivering meals and gifts to Holocaust survivors in San Diego.

NBC 7’s Joey Safchik spent the day with a Holocaust survivor celebrating the second day of Hanukkah. Jewish Family Services brought him a meal Friday, as part of their mission to feed low-income survivors in San Diego.

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the start of Hanukkah by lighting the new menorah in front of the Chabad House near San Diego State University. For many, Thursday night’s “Rally of Light” was an act of triumph over tragedy after the previous menorah was destroyed in a suspected hate crime in March.

For eight nights in November or December every year, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah is celebrated across the world – bringing friends and family together through tradition to commemorate Judaism’s deep history. 

The 8 days of Hanukkah are about to kick off so California Life’s Danielle Nottingham heads out to our courtyard plaza to meet lifestyle expert Elycia Rubin. From budget-friendly gifts, to big ticket items for the travel-lovers… her picks cover everyone on your list!