The Jewish community in Omaha is celebrating Hanukkah and emphasizing its meaning — spreading light and resilience — even as concerns about antisemitism continue to rise following recent global events.
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Omaha Jews celebrate Hanukkah with hope despite antisemitism concerns
At Beth Israel Synagogue in west Omaha, Rabbi Mordechai Geiger’s congregation was preparing for its annual Hanukkah carnival, celebrating the eight-day festival that commemorates a spiritual victory in the Hebrew Bible when Jews won back the right to practice their religion.
“One of the beautiful lessons — at this time, which is right in the dead of winter — is that our job is to try as hard as we can to bring light to the world. To do good,” Geiger said…