"Space-bound Astronaut Celebrates Hanukkah with Felt Menorah"
NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, the second Iranian-American to reach space, plans to celebrate Hanukkah aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by conducting the traditional lighting of the menorah using a felt version. Due to restrictions against using fire on the spacecraft, Moghbeli and her family created a felt menorah with lights for each night, which she will pin on to celebrate with them. Astronauts have found creative ways to celebrate holidays in space, and this year, Moghbeli will mark the Jewish festival of Hanukkah during her mission.