Virginia Jewish Group in an Uproar After Festival ‘Cancels’ Menorah Lighting Because of Israel War
The founder of the event tells local press outlets that the menorah ceremony ‘seemed very inappropriate.’

Jewish groups in Virginia are expressing frustration and outrage after being told a menorah lighting ceremony would not take place during a festival at Williamsburg because of the war at Israel. Event organizers said the menorah could not be lit because it would be seen as supporting Israel during its ongoing war against Hamas.
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