Hanukkah in 2023

Don't just see the light. Be the light. That was the inspiring message at @IsraelinToronto 's Hanukkah reception with @fordnation and colleagues. Thanks for bringing us together! Show more Doug Ford and 9 others

— Stephen Lecce (@Sflecce) December 14, 2023

Member of Polish parliament expelled fm the chamber after extinguishing candles of a Hanukkah menorah w/fire extinguisher in Poland’s legislative assembly, where a menorah was on display. Virulently antisemitic MP Grzegorz Braun of the far right Confederation Party the culprit. Show more

— Rita Rosenfeld (@rheytah) December 13, 2023

Lovely to join councillors tonight to light the menorah at Nathan Phillips Square for Hanukkah. Councillor Jamaal Myers and 8 others

— Mayor Olivia Chow (@MayorOliviaChow) December 13, 2023

My g-grandmother’s wonky, broken Menorah lit for the last day of Chanukah (Zos, zose?). Chag Hanukkah sameach.

— Elena de la Quintaine (@EdelaQuintaine) December 14, 2023

From the first night’s orange candles honouring the Bibas brothers to tonight’s blue & white out of much love of #Israel, this #Hanukkah brought about politicians’ foolishness but not the ultimate miracle we were all looking for. May we continue in hope to Show more

— Marilynne Friedman (@marilynnefriedm) December 15, 2023

Over the weekend, I threw a Hanukkah party for three of my daughters’ friends and their families who aren’t Jewish. Never in my lifetime has it felt more important to open our home and invite people to experience our customs. Also, I want our daughter to be proud of who she is. Show more

— Heather Joelle Boneparth (@averagejoelle) December 12, 2023

This afternoon I received an email and photo from a long-time friend who isn't Jewish. The photo showed his extended family lighting a Hanukkah menorah to show their solidarity with Jews. It meant so much to me to receive it. I cried when I read it, as I again am writing this. Show more

— Love My 7 Wood (@LoveMy7Wood) December 14, 2023