Jewish and Israeli Holidays
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iranian women protesting oppression and antisemitism coming back into fashion were just a few of the attention-grabbers this past year.
A shattered Chanukah menorah stationed at East 93rd Street and Second Avenue marks the second holiday attack that occurred at the same center.
President of Swig Equities joins Rabbi Shmuel Butman of the Lubavitch Youth Organization to light the world’s largest menorah.
“Not only did we ask community members to drop off new toys, but we also gave them the opportunity to donate funds towards funding gifts for teens,” Federation CJA Director of Women’s Philanthropy Myriam Ifrah said.
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.
