Jewish and Israeli Holidays
The Jewish community in the country is growing, Chabad emissary Rabbi Eli Chitrik said.
“Immigrant absorption is at the very heart of Zionism and we will do everything possible to welcome these olim with love and open arms,” said Jewish Agency Chair Doron Almog.
The Pistons’ scoreboard put up a Hanukkah display as Irving was shooting.
“My Eight Favorite Nights” lights up the festival of freedom.
It is the second fatality in the Jewish state caused by the treat since the eight-day festival began.
“The darkest place right now is in the heart and soul of some individuals who perpetrate antisemitism and harm individuals who I represent with words, physical actions, with assaults, with messages on social media,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.
“This light is a strong societal symbol against hatred,” said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
“And I made no bones about it from the very beginning: I will not be silent. America will not be silent. I mean it,” said the U.S. leader.
In Tel Aviv, a master LEGO artist’s creation will be filed with the Guinness Book of World Records.
Two men, one in Netanya and another in Ofakim, choked on the iconic jelly doughnuts that are consumed during the eight-day holiday.
“The Hanukkah story is all about people leaning in to their own truths and inspiring each other to stay connected,” the Israeli president says.
Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, JDC staff and volunteers have provided essential supplies and care to 43,000 Jews in Ukraine.
