A Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony in Virginia was canceled after the event organizer insisted it be done under a call for a cease-fire in Gaza. The reported cancellation drew rebuke from the governor and sparked accusations of antisemitism. Similar cancellations occurred in California amid pro-Palestinian protests.
This year’s holiday tree lighting ceremony at the California Capitol will not be held in person due to the possibility of protests, Gov. Newsom’s office says. https://t.co/J8UnZ2z4Zv
Newsom cancels public capitol Christmas tree lighting, opting for virtual event amid planned protests https://t.co/zwd1TqY1sB
Gavin Newsom cancels tree lighting ceremony amid pro-Palestinian protests https://t.co/Zud1i4TvXi
Public square Christmas tree lightings and Menorah lightings are being canceled across America to appease pro-Palestinian protesters. They can't control the Hamas-enthusiasts so they tell the Jews and the Christians to stay home. https://t.co/YRWRiqUU12
BREAKING: With some pro-Palestinian demonstrations planned, there will not be a public Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the California State Capitol this year. Gov. Newsom is expected to do this "virtually," which is a major shift in plans: https://t.co/QjYqAVlhoD
A back-and-forth between a rabbi and the organizer of a local arts and culture festival in Williamsburg, Virginia over a proposed menorah lighting spilled into public view over the weekend, igniting accusations of antisemitism. https://t.co/U7CoDvjT3e
Glenn Youngkin blasts Virginia arts festival canceling Hanukkah celebration: 'Absurd and antisemitic' https://t.co/NYMFjXmcU9
Reported cancellation of Virginia menorah lighting draws rebuke from governor https://t.co/kVyZGheTeK . Click to read ⬇️
Dust-up over Virginia menorah lighting event spirals out of control. https://t.co/e2aBcnTZhl
A Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony scheduled at a festival in Virginia was cancelled. The event organizer would only allow the event if it was done under the call for a cease-fire in Gaza, United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula says https://t.co/aHJyZHHDHC
I hope and trust that the @ACLU will be in court ASAP to address this disturbing example of religious bigotry. When misconduct like this is accepted, everyone pays a price. Virginia festival cancels Menorah lighting due to Israel-Hamas war https://t.co/nYkniol3CL