'History and resilience': Virginians discuss Hanukkah 2023
Virginians discuss Hanukkah 2023 in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
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Virginians discuss Hanukkah 2023 in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
On Monday, Oct. 9, just days after the attack, the flag of Israel rested at half-staff next to Virginia's state flag outside the Weinstein Jewish Community Center in Henrico's West End. Both flags flew at half staff to honor the lives lost in Israel over the last few days.
Hundreds of Richmonders gathered Monday night to stand with Israel in the wake of a deadly Hamas surprise attack on Israel.
The Jewish New Year, also known as the "head of the year," lasts from Friday sunset through Sunday night.
Through an application process, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares selected 10 members for an antisemitism task force.