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Biden calls ‘surge' in antisemitism ‘sickening' during White House Hanukkah reception
President Joe Biden hosted a Hanukkah reception at the White House on Monday night, vowing to continue to stand with Israel in its war with Hamas while saying that a “surge of antisemitism” around the globe “is sickening.”
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‘Shine': Chicago faith communities celebrate first night of Hanukkah
“It’s tremendous, the interest this year. More than ever, throughout the state and all the Chabad centers, they want to celebrate Hanukkah,” he said. “There’s been more interest in people calling, ‘Do you have a menorah? Do you have candles? What are the blessings to say when you light it?'”
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First night of Hanukkah celebrated by north suburban Jewish community
Amid heightened antisemitism and just two months after Hamas terrorist attacks ignited a war with Israel, Jewish communities in the northern suburbs gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
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Here are things you may not know about celebrating Hanukkah
For eight nights in November or December every year, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah is celebrated across the world – bringing friends and family together through tradition to commemorate Judaism’s deep history.