Remarks by the President at Afternoon Hanukkah Reception

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Sure, everyone knows Jewish songsters have co-opted Christmas for years (“White Christmas” by Irving Berlin, anyone?) — but now members of the tribe have made spoofing Hanukkah an art form, too. It's the kind of notoriety every little Jewish boy

TEL AVIV – President Obama's official Hanukkah statement released by the White House Tuesday contains unusually activist language compared to his previous annual statements for the Jewish festival. Also, unmentioned in this year's official statement is 

Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, and Jews around the world have already received their first gift. Celebrated Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, in a rare tweet today in response to a fan's query, revealed the presence of a 

Candles, latkes, action: It's "Hanukkah Lights," with stories of the season from NPR. Join hosts Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz for original work from Andy Borowitz, Theodore Bikel, Anne Burt and Debra Ginsberg, plus a classic from the "Hanukkah