Paris Authorities: Don’t Light Hanukkah Candles in Public Places


Paris police are telling the Jewish community that they may not light Hanakkah candles in public places due to security efforts.   Initially, all ceremonies, including the lighting of the menorah at the base of the Eiffel Tower, on the first night of Hanaukkah was cancelled, however, Sunday, December 6th, will indeed have a public lighting at the Eiffel Tower.

The public menorah lighting at the base of the Eiffel Tower on the first night of Hanukkah Sunday will go ahead as planned, according to Miri Michaeli, who had earlier reported that police were shutting down the displays.

Israel’s Channel 10 News, Miri Michaeli reports that discussions will be held Wednesday regarding other displays.

The large menorah at the Eiffel tower, set up by the Chabad movement, is an annual tradition that regularly brings out thousands of Jews to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the City of Lights.

Religious freedom, in exchange for public safety, is at odds.  Though the intent seems to be pure, one questions whether this actually feeds the barbaric religious zeal of Islam by shutting down the Jewish celebration of Hanakkah.

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Source:  Times of Israel

 



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