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BERLIN A German chancellor for the first time kindled the first flame of the giant Hanukkah Menorah in front of Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate on Thursday (Dec 7) in a sign of solidarity with Jewish people two months after the Hamas attacks. "May these days go down in history as a further step in the growth of Jewish life.
French President Emmanuel Macron felt compelled Friday to justify allowing a Jewish ritual at the Elysee palace after critics accused him of failing to respect France's secular traditions.Asked about the criticism during a visit to the Notre-Dame cathedral Friday, Macron said he had no regrets "at all" and had allowed the celebration "in the spirit of the republic and of harmony".
As the candles burned low, congregants from Chabad of Deerfield sang and danced beneath the Hanukkah menorah to usher in the first night of the Jewish holiday. The eight-night holiday began at sundown on Thursday, and starts with the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah. More than 60 people gathered for a public lighting of the menorah at Deerfield Village Center to celebrate the first night. .