The ceremony was attended by Knesset members and representatives from Israeli security forces.
One of the protesters climbed a menorah on the New Haven Green and put a Palestinian flag between the candle holders.
The volunteers converged in a convoy of ambulances and ambucycles at the organization’s headquarters in Jerusalem • Dolev Yehud received Prize of Excellence just before being captured
Hamas, like the ancient foes of the Maccabees, aims to extinguish the flame of the Jewish people. Just as the Maccabees stood strong in the face of adversity, so too must we confront the challenges.
Be “mental” with your “chicken.”
“We’re in a time of awful antisemitism, historic levels,” Kulbersh said. “I think the idea of inviting our non-Jewish allies to add their light to ours in a time of darkness has really moved people.”
Local Jewish groups agreed it should be taken down and that Hanukkah would still be represented for the first time in the city’s holiday display via a series of dreidels.
These events will be attended by Jewish communities from all walks of life. In these gatherings, solidarity prayers will be offered for the Jewish people in Israel, given the current situation.
The miracle of the oil lasting for eight nights happened long ago, but the miracle that was Thanksgivukkah is still within our grasp.