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Small plane heading to Long Island, New York that crashed in Virginia caused fighter jets to scramble in Washington, D.C.

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Hanukkah is one week away and many celebrations are beginning. However, a rise in antisemitism is causing concerns across the Jewish community.

Hanukkah celebrations begin amid rise in antisemitic incidents 

Pre-Hanukkah festivities begin as rise in antisemitic incidents occur

Whether you're personally participating or not, it's important to understand this significant Jewish holiday.

6 facts about the Passover holiday 

Passover Seder Plate

Hanukkah is one of the most popular Jewish holidays, but there are some things you 
probably don't know about the holiday.

Things you may not know about Hanukkah 

Hanukkah dreidel

Chuck Lieberman harvests Christmas trees in western North Carolina.

Florida native harvests NC Christmas trees

Cameron Beals has read about the biblical history of Israel for as long as she could remember. They always seemed distant because she couldn't see them, touch them, experience them, until this summer.

Excavating a fifth century synagogue brings UNC-Chapel Hill students closer to the past

Cameron working on the site

In the summer of 2012, Bryan Bozung heard a clink and what he saw changed the narrative of ancient Hebrew history. 

UNC-Chapel Hill students uncover and discover pieces of Judaic history

The dig site

An antisemitism event was held Monday night at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dozens came to the event to hear a conversation with Jonathan Weisman. 