CALGARY — The mayor of Alberta's largest city did not attend the annual menorah lighting ceremony to mark the beginning of Hanukkah because she says it had become too political, but her decision led to a backlash from many in the Jewish community and Conservative politicians. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek posted a statement on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, saying Thursday's ceremony at city hall had been repositioned as an event to support Israel. "When I was asked to speak weeks ago, it was to bring traditional greetings celebrating Hanukkah and the spirit of Calgary's Jewish...
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