Staff Reports
The White House will be lighting up like a menorah as President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden get ready to host a fabulous Hanukkah celebration on Monday night. It’s a time for latkes, dreidels, and a schmear of good old-fashioned bipartisan love.
Even second gentleman Doug Emhoff, the hubby of Vice President Kamala Harris, is getting in on the action. He’ll be joining the merrymaking, making history as the first Jewish spouse of a nationally elected leader in the United States. Talk about breaking barriers and lighting candles at the same time!
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday will mark the fifth night of Hanukkah — the Jewish holiday known as the “festival of lights” — with a reception at the White House, the administration announced.
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Hanukkah, the festival of lights, started on December 7th and will keep on shining until December 15th. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love an extended party with lots of delicious sufganiyot (that’s jelly donuts for the uninitiated)?
Now, let’s not forget the backdrop to all this festivity. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has been stirring up a lot of feelings, to say the least. But fear not, because both Democrats and Republicans have come together to show unwavering support for our friends in the Jewish community. They’ve been clapping back at rising antisemitism, which has reared its ugly head in cities and even on college campuses.
So, grab your yarmulke and get ready for some presidential lighting magic because the Hanukkah celebration at the White House is starting at 7 p.m. EST on Monday night. It’s time to be the light in the darkness and enjoy some serious holiday cheer!
