Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement on the beginning of Chanukah:

“With the setting of the sun this Tuesday and continuing for eight days, the Jewish people in British Columbia and around the world will celebrate Chanukah, the festival of light.

“Chanukah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem - reminding us that, with courage and persistence, any adversity can be overcome.

“British Columbia’s Jewish community proves that lesson to be true, making a tremendous contribution to our province.

“As they have done for more than two thousand years, Jewish families will mark this holiday by lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel and recounting the story of the Maccabees.

“To everyone celebrating this holiday, Chag Chanukah Sameach.”

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