Hanukkah
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Hanukkah begins this weekend. What to know and how it’s celebratedHanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights,” and begins this weekend.CanadaDec 12
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Winnipeg’s city hall hanukkiah moved inside for 24 hours over weekendConcerns are being raised after the city hall hanukkiah was moved inside the building for about 24 hours this weekend. It is now back out front of the building.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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Hanukkah celebrations ‘difficult’ for Calgary Jewish couple worried about loved ones in IsraelHanukkah celebrations are 'difficult' this year for a Calgary Jewish couple as they remain worried about loved ones in Israel.CanadaDec 8, 2023
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Moncton, N.B. to display menorah after council votes to reverse decision on religious symbolsThe City of Moncton has reversed a controversial decision not to display religious symbols, including the menorah and nativity scene, outside City Hall.CanadaDec 4, 2023
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Jewish Canadians to celebrate Hanukkah publicly, despite rise in antisemitismPolice forces across Canada have reported a rise in what they suspect are hate-motivated incidents in recent months, many of them antisemitic.CanadaDec 3, 2023
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Barrie community celebrates Hanukkah with 9-foot menorah outside city hall to combat hateA nine-foot public Hanukkah menorah will be lit at Barrie City Hall on Tuesday in response to the rise of antisemitism and to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights.CanadaDec 20, 2022
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‘Silence is complicity’: Biden condemns rising antisemitism at Hanukkah eventSpeaking to guests gathered for a Hanukkah reception at the White House, Biden added that it's imperative that hate, violence and antisemitism are condemned by the nation.U.S. NewsDec 19, 2022
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Saskatchewan government adopts definition of antisemitismThe Saskatchewan government has adopted the IHRA definition of Antisemitism to help better educate the population and spread awareness.CanadaDec 19, 2022
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Public invited to stand up against hate and antisemitism at east Toronto menorah lighting'This symbol of light and tolerance will serve to galvanize the community into increased acts of goodness and kindness.'CanadaDec 16, 2022
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Dorval Elementary students share holiday traditions, learn different Christmas customsThird graders at Dorval Elementary School gave class presentations on the different religious and traditional ways they celebrate Christmas and the holidays in their own homes.CanadaDec 6, 2021
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