May the glow of our collective hanukkiyot brighten the world.Dear John,

This Hanukkah, as we light the candles, we bring much-needed warmth and hope
into these darker days.

We light the hanukkiyah to recall the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days. Perhaps the real
miracle is not only that the oil lasted, but that the heroes of our Hanukkah
story had faith that the light would continue to shine, and that they would
overcome persecution to live in freedom.

Today, we must channel the resilience and faith of our ancestors as we stand
with refugees and asylum seekers around the globe. As these refugees flee with
so little, and contend with challenges and hostility along the way, we raise our
voices in welcoming them to freedom.

May the glow of our collective hanukkiyot brighten the world.

Wishing you a festive Hanukkah,

Mark Hetfield
President and CEO


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