100 Rabbis in New York City created and lit a beautiful CEASEFIRE menorah for Hanukkah 2023

"More than 500 people gathered in New York’s Columbus Circle Thursday evening to mark the first night of Hanukkah and to call for a cease-fire in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.

Organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, IfNotNow, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice and other left-leaning groups, the two-hour event featured prayers, songs and speeches from activists, rabbis and politicians who denounced Israel’s offensive in Gaza, which according to health officials in the Hamas-controlled territory has killed more than 17,000 Palestinians.

The centerpiece of the event was a menorah, about 14 feet high, emblazoned with the word “ceasefire.” Organizers passed out a song sheet and the crowd said the traditional Hanukkah blessings and sang about peace and healing." ... READ MORE 

https://forward.com/fast-forward/572625/hanukkah-menorah-cease-fire-wallace-shawnisrael-hamas-gaza/

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