As Hanukkah begins, South Florida Jews grapple with rising antisemitism, heartbreak of war
Jews across Miami-Dade are grappling with how to celebrate Hanukkah after the Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7 and subsequent war between Israel and Gaza.
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Jews across Miami-Dade are grappling with how to celebrate Hanukkah after the Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7 and subsequent war between Israel and Gaza.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Preparing for Hanukkah — Judaism’s celebration of finding light in the darkness — feels uniquely somber yet defiant this year for the diverse Jewish community in Miami-area towns that many consider a welcoming home for their faith. Even here, daily life for many Jews has been upended by the surprise attack on Oct. […]
It's been 61 days since the death and destruction started in the Middle East.
Preparing for Hanukkah - Judaism's celebration of finding light in the darkness - feels uniquely sombre yet defiant this year for the diverse Jewish community.
“From one side, it’s going to be very sad because we are in the 61st day of this terrible war, but from the other side we are here to show the light,” said Mike Driquez, deputy consulate general for Israeli consulate.