Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish family and friends all around the world!
During this season, we remember when a Jewish army of Maccabees fought against seemingly insurmountable odds to defeat the strongest army of the time — completely on their own. 1/4
During this season, we remember when a Jewish army of Maccabees fought against seemingly insurmountable odds to defeat the strongest army of the time — completely on their own. 1/4
But the Jewish people are not on their own today. Together we celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah by lighting the Menorah. Together we are united against the evil of anti-semitism.
We must stand united because the scourge of anti-semitism has not ended. 2/4
We must stand united because the scourge of anti-semitism has not ended. 2/4
We see it in the form of the BDS movement on college campuses and the hate of the alt-right — who have confronted me directly on multiple occasions because I support the Jewish community. 3/4
We see it in violence against the Jewish people in the places we should expect it least: in Europe and America.
Today and every day, we must never let this evil go unchallenged. 4/4
Today and every day, we must never let this evil go unchallenged. 4/4
