Tonight marks the first night of Chanukah, a holiday commemorating religious freedom and the perseverance of the Jewish people. This occasion of celebration and reflection takes on a new urgency this year as Jews across the world grapple with rising antisemitism to a degree that has not been seen in generations. They need more than words of support. For non-Jews it is critical that in deeds and actions we stand by our friends and neighbors in this crucial time. In 186 B.C., the Jewish community was under assault and their Temple in Jerusalem was desecrated. The Maccabees fought off those...
Monitoring Antisemitism Intel
