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Following the October 7th massacre of Jews in Israel and amid a violent surge of global antisemitism, we find ourselves in an unprecedented time of darkness. Following the largest Jewish slaughter since the Holocaust, as the Jewish community mourned, the rest of the world responded with zealous anti-Jewish hate. Despite this wave of international hatred, the Jewish people are more unified than ever. And more proactive. In the glow of unification and in our collective purpose, we find light.
As we light the final Hanukkah candle, we must sustain our drive. We must sustain Jewish unity. We must bolster our grassroots efforts. To successfully fight antisemitism, we must remain on the offensive and hold antisemites accountable. Let’s remember the images of the Zionist pride that has flocked to the streets of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and throughout the US. And find solace in our solidarity.
This Hanukkah, may we bring light to the world, witness the sparks of victory, eradicate Hamas. free the hostages and ensure “Never Again” is backed with action.
In our most recent article, “Attacks on Jews are an attack on the West,” we shine a light on the true face of this wave of darkness Jews currently face. And we highlight how our enemies are no ours alone, but also enemies of the entire West. While the scale and scope of our fight may be daunting, it’s one to protect the tenants of western values and life. And we remain steadfast in our path.
To strategically fight our enemies with courage, conviction, and clarity, we must unite with all Americans. Now is this the time to become the Maccabees of our generation.
In our 2016 article, “Instilling Jewish pride, building courage and fostering brotherhood,” we delve into the epic story of the Maccabees. We also recount the wonderful gifts we must provide the young generation on Hanukkah. For the Jewish people to thrive: we must instill pride, courage, persistence, knowledge, innovation, belief, brotherhood and passion.
This holiday season, may our strength guide us to be a shining light in the face of darkness, and a spark of hope for America and the West.
If you're interested in partnering with us to fight antisemitism, support the State of Israel, and protect American democracy, we would love to hear from you.
Lastly, we invite you to learn more about the TalkIsrael, a non-profit that aims to positively change the conversation about Israel among American teens using social media.
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