"Oakland continues to be ground zero for antisemitic hatred in the Bay Area, California, and America -- without exaggeration," JCRC Bay Area CEO Tyler Harris Gregory said.
The Sunday night candle lighting went ahead as planned, according to the Chabad, which it said spread "light, hope, and unity throughout our village."
The incident comes at a time of increasingly vocal criticism of British law enforcement by UK Jews about their response to anti-Israel protests.
In my 30-plus years of facilitating public Hanukkah menorah lightings in Columbus, Ohio, I have seen their impact on people from all backgrounds and levels of religious observance.
Bringing light to all: Chabad’s Hanukkah video program shares joy and meaning in spaces where candles can’t burn.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
“We will not stop until every single person in Israel who has a need for food receives the basics that they deserve," said Yael Eckstein, the president of IFCJ.
“Many in the Arab world did not consider these lighthearted scenes to be entertaining; Chabad tells 'Post': Video was not taken in Syria."
"Muss has truly transformed me. I’ve gained important life skills, experienced thousands of years of history, and developed a strong Zionist identity".
Despite the immense challenges, Ukrainian Jews remain steadfast in their commitment to celebrating the Festival of Lights, bringing hope and resilience to their communities during these trying times.
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