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Biden and Harris celebrate Kwanzaa in social media posts

The Philadelphia Tribune 26 Dec 2022

"Growing up, Kwanzaa was always a special time -- we came together with generations of friends and family and neighbors," Harris said ... Earlier this month, the White House unveiled its first official White House menorah, while Harris hosted the first Hanukkah gathering at the vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory.

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Emhoff battles antisemitism as historic ‘first’ on White House team

The Hill 24 Dec 2022

During a Hanukkah party ... At the Hanukkah party at the vice president’s residence this month, Emhoff reflected on the time when Harris bought him a menorah during their first Hanukkah together in Los Angeles, a symbolic gesture acknowledging his faith. .

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Photos: 15 of the most memorable holiday skits on 'SNL'

North Shore News 24 Dec 2022

Hanukkah Harry ... Thankfully, Hanukkah Harry, Santa's Jewish backup played by Jon Lovitz, is ready to take the reins. While the sketch definitely pokes fun at the lameness of Hanukkah, it's also a touching holiday story.

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Kamala Harris, a Very Turbulent Year in America, and the Challenge of Being First

Vanity Fair 22 Dec 2022

“The same people who are attacking reproductive rights are the same people who are attacking voting rights,” said Harris ... Harris is saddled with the burden of being first ... “We had a big Hanukkah party last night,” Harris told me, while also mentioning she believed the couple was the first to put a mezuzah on the house of the vice president.

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How a little boy’s Hanukkah wish grew into a light show that brightens Brooklyn

New York Post 20 Dec 2022

hanukkah. Menorah from iconic Nazi-era photo returns to Germany at last—as a message of hope for Hanukkah ... Yes, Harrison, Hanukkah is now definitely lit ... “I have turned into a Hanukkah Harry,” he said, adding he still loves to bring some “oy” to the world and help his parents mount the enormous Hanukkah display every year.

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The White House celebrates Hanukkah in the shadow of rising antisemitism

Cleveland Jewish News 20 Dec 2022

A Biden grandson in Hanukkah pajamas ... Monday night’s Hanukkah party at the White House event included the unveiling of the first menorah to be added to the White House collection ... He likened the moment to the first Hanukkah he and Harris celebrated as a couple, when she embraced his traditions.

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Biden to condemn rising antisemitism in U.S. at Hanukkah reception

Yahoo Daily News 19 Dec 2022

and around the world during a Hanukkah reception at the White House on Monday ... “I just want to make a few things clear. The Holocaust happened ... “We cannot normalize this ... On Sunday, the first night of Hanukkah, Vice President Kamala Harris and Emhoff lit a menorah, which is on loan from the Jewish Museum in New York, a White House official said ... ....

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Hanukkah: Leaders, celebrities wish Jewish people a Chag Sameach

The Jerusalem Post 18 Dec 2022

Chag Hanukkah Sameach President Isaac Herzog ." ... "The Biden-Harris Administration wishes you and your loved ones a Happy Hanukkah!" The White House tweeted. The Biden-Harris Administration wishes you and your loved ones a Happy Hanukkah! pic.twitter.com/YHO51TCT9j— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 18, 2022 ... Chag Hanukkah sameach.

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Jewish Festival of Lights begins Sunday evening

Mankato Free Press 17 Dec 2022

Harry and Lynn Solo’s preparations for Hanukkah ...

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The Hill’s Morning Report — Government shutdown averted as Senate passes spending bill

The Hill 16 Dec 2022

Editor’s note ... Close. Thank you for signing up! ... Subscribe ... Patrick Kavanagh, Ki Harvey, Harry Strulovici, Joe Erdmann, Amanda Fisher, Bill Grieshober, Pam Manges, Randall Patrick, Robert Bradley, Steve James, Stan Wasser, Luther Berg, Jerry LaCamera and TK ... The first president to commemorate Hanukkah at the White House was Harry Truman, in 1951 ... .

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Ways of Seeing: Advent is a blessing to all faiths

Addison County Independent 15 Dec 2022

Hanukkah, of course, resonates with similar themes ... (While there are nine candles in every hanukkiah you can light up as many hanukkiahs as you like!) Appreciating Advent, in a sense, gives me an early start as far as Hanukkah goes ... Kwanzaa and Solstice, Hanukkah and Advent, these ritual times demand a profound shift.

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‘SNL’ holiday skits: 15 unforgettable moments

Cleveland 15 Dec 2022

Hanukkah Harry ... Thankfully, Hanukkah Harry, Santa’s Jewish backup played by Jon Lovitz, is ready to take the reins. While the sketch definitely pokes fun at the lameness of Hanukkah, it’s also a touching holiday story.

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The Hill’s Morning Report — House passes spending bill, narrowly avoiding shutdown

The Hill 15 Dec 2022

Editor’s note. The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close. Thank you for signing up!. Subscribe to more newsletters here. The latest in politics and policy ... Subscribe ... Who was the first president to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House? ... Harry Truman.

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Holiday advice for young children

The American Israelite 08 Dec 2022

Q ... A. ... Have you ever met someone who believes in “Hanukkah Harry?” He’s an SNL character played by John Lovitz, but he’s become a Santa stand-in for some Jewish households ... They feel that with the Jewish holidays of Hanukkah and Simchat Torah and Purim, their child has plenty of joy.They feel that reinforcing Jewish practice is their job ... .

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Doug Emhoff to tell roundtable participants: 'There is an epidemic of hate facing our country'

The Jerusalem Post 07 Dec 2022

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will lead the event ... “Let me be clear ... We cannot normalize this ... Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a president or a vice president, and his wife US Vice President Kamala Harris, stand beside a menorah during a Hanukkah celebration at the White House in Washington, US, December 1, 2021. (credit ... .