Hello John,
Tonight, New Yorkers of the Jewish faith will be celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights.
The celebration of Hanukkah is the story of a miracle jug of oil, sufficient only for one day, that burned for eight. It was a miracle that commemorates the reconsecration of the Jewish Temple and reestablishment of Jewish sovereignty in Jerusalem that celebrated the liberation of the kingdom of Israel from foreign occupation. It teaches us that freedom must sometimes be fought for, and can never be taken for granted.
Erin and I join all people of Jewish faith in celebration of these values and wish everyone a Chanukah Sameach.
Sincerely,
