Jews all over the world recently celebrated the festival of Hanukkah by lighting the menorah and savoring symbolic foods. However, even the most thoughtful modern commentators rarely note that the historical events that Hanukkah commemorates also represent a striking, yet unheralded contribution to the evolution and establishment of Judaism’s highest value: The sanctity of life.

The attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh was a tragic reminder of what's at stake. Many of us have been or know someone who has been targeted by hate based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability, and/or nationality. But, together, we can take action.
I'm writing to remind you there is something we can do to stop hate.

During the eight day celebration of Hanukkah Jewish families light candles together. This clip from the first Not In Our Town film is a message of hope that we can all work together to stop the rise in anti-Semitism, bigotry, hate, and violence that has shaken our communities