A sand castle menorah on Juno Beach has taken on deeper meaning following the tragic shooting in Australia that claimed at least 15 lives, serving as both a celebration of Hanukkah and a memorial to the victims.
Sand castle menorah is symbol of peace after Australia tragedy
“We need as much peace and hope as we can get,” said Jeff Hughes, who was walking along Juno Beach with his son. “The beach is lovely on its own, but then to have this amazing piece of art promoting peace, it’s amazing.”
The annual tradition, now in its fifth year, carries the theme of peace and love. This year’s message resonates particularly strongly in the wake of the Australia tragedy.
“The words are so meaningful, and I hope people read those words and do good by them,” said Christine Meehan. “This is almost like a nice memorial.”…