Celebrations continue despite fears, rising antisemitism
Despite increased antisemitism and tensions over the war between Israel and Hamas, Jewish leaders are urging communities to celebrate Hanukkah openly. However, some Jewish communities across the U.S. are facing pushback, with fears that celebrating the holiday could be seen as a political statement. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising antisemitism have resulted in heightened security costs for Jewish institutions. Antisemitism in the U.S. has been increasing since 2016, with the Anti-Defamation League recording a 36% increase in antisemitic incidents last year. Despite this, many Jewish leaders are urging their communities to continue to celebrate their faith publicly and proudly.
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