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In a climate of increasing antisemitism, the menorah represents defiance against hate, as it did 2,000 years ago when the Maccabees overthrew their Greek-Syrian oppressors.
The holiday’s message of religious freedom and spiritual light is an antidote to global intolerance, say rabbis.
Houses of worship in the Twin Counties are gearing up for a very different holiday season this year as the community continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Congregation Anshe Emeth, 240 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson, is having its regular in-person Shabbat services Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 10 a.m., with a Hanukkah service, but no Hanukkah party this year, Rabbi Daniel Fried said. Very few people come to services, he added. âUnfortunately, due to the circumstances, everything had to be limited,â Fried said. The congregation will not be incorporating food into the celebr...