I’ve taken all my children when they turn 14 years of age. Most of you - and I met - I got to meet with five survivors downstairs - that’s why we’re a little bit late - five survivors in each of the camps. It’s been 65 years since the deadliest day of the Jewish people since the Holocaust - 65 years.

The flame of faith that endures from tragedy to persecution to survival and to hope, that’s what a - that’s what it survives to: survival and hope.īut we know this year’s Hanukkah is different. You know, from the Maccabees defeating one of the - history’s most powerful empires, on - on oil lasting eight days was a miracle all by itself. Hanukkah is a timeless story of miracles. I got in trouble - got criticized very badly by the southern part of my state and some of the southern parts of the country when, 35 years ago, I said, “You don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist, and I’m a Zionist.” (Laughter and applause.) And, by the way, you don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist. The Talmud says, “What comes from the heart, goes to the heart.” That’s the warmth and kinship I feel so deeply with the Jewish community. Everyone in America should read it.Ĭhuck, thank you, pal. He’s a great leader and recently delivered a powerful and historic speech - and I mean it, powerful and historic - combating antisemitism. (Applause.) Chuck is our leader in the Senate. You know, I also want to thank - special thanks to my buddy right - standing right here in the front: Chuck Schumer. (Applause.)Īnd to all of you, this means so much to Jill and me and to Doug and Kamala that you’re here. And I thought it’s about time we had a permanent menorah here in the White House. You know, thank you, Doug and the staff, for lighting this special White House menorah.Īs Doug said, that was from a piece of material from one of the beams in the White House. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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