The beautiful paradox of celebrations amid our national grief - opinion

A combined New Year's Eve and Hanukkah celebration fills us with warmth amid a collision with mourning and pain for the hostages and their families

Lighting the Hanukkiah in Jerusalem's Nachlaot alleyways

Lighting the Hanukkiah in Jerusalem's Nachlaot alleyways

(photo credit: Courtesy/Batsheva Shulman)

ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

JANUARY 4, 2025 12:41

Updated: JANUARY 5, 2025 12:47

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