Happening now: American Jews are shutting down 8 bridges in 8 cities across the country for the 8th night of Hanukkah with one clear unified message: permanent ceasefire now.
“Were there no Israel, there wouldn’t be a Jew in the world that is safe,” Biden says at the White House Hanukkah party as he reaffirms support for Israel against its war against Hamas. 1K 3K 4K 6M
“We will kill you all, occupiers!" - woman yells as she and a male passenger stalk Jewish attendees leaving the Israeli Embassy's Hanukkah ceremony in Washington, DC. From Israel War Room
HAPPY HANUKKAH! Israeli soldiers celebrate Hanukkah by indiscriminately firing tank shells into homes in Gaza. No flyers. No warnings. What better way to celebrate jėwish holidays than by destroying Palestine? Most moral army, folks! Show more From Dan Cohen
Last night, on the 8th night of Hanukkah, JVP chapters shut down 8 bridges and highways in 8 cities to say: No business as usual while the US is funding and arming the genocide of Palestinians.
Lighting the menorah is a reminder to hold on to the miracles of hope and faith. Because when we do, no night is so dark that we can’t find the light. Happy Hanukkah.
The last day of Hanukkah celebrates the 8th and final day of this Jewish observance. On this day, the eighth and final candle is lit on an 8-candle holder called a menorah.