• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
London Council Reverses Decision to Cancel Hanukkah Menorah Display

London Council Reverses Decision to Cancel Hanukkah Menorah Display

December 1, 2023
Columbia Bends Knee To Trump, Agrees To Massive Civil Rights Settlement

Columbia Bends Knee To Trump, Agrees To Massive Civil Rights Settlement

July 23, 2025
Trump Admin Nabs Suspect Who Threw Rocks At Law Enforcement During LA Riots

Trump Admin Nabs Suspect Who Threw Rocks At Law Enforcement During LA Riots

July 23, 2025
California Dems Reportedly Scrambling To Find Buyer For Refinery After Running Owner Out Of Town

California Dems Reportedly Scrambling To Find Buyer For Refinery After Running Owner Out Of Town

July 23, 2025
Paramount Buyer Vows To Ditch DEI In Bid To Win Trump Admin’s Approval

Paramount Buyer Vows To Ditch DEI In Bid To Win Trump Admin’s Approval

July 23, 2025
ALAN RECHTSCHAFFEN: Trump Is Right. It’s Time For A Common-Sense Commission To Rethink The Fed

ALAN RECHTSCHAFFEN: Trump Is Right. It’s Time For A Common-Sense Commission To Rethink The Fed

July 23, 2025
Obama-Appointed Judge Claims ICE Can’t Immediately Arrest Suspected Gangbanger

Obama-Appointed Judge Claims ICE Can’t Immediately Arrest Suspected Gangbanger

July 23, 2025
Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Consumer Product Safety Commission Members

Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Consumer Product Safety Commission Members

July 23, 2025
DAVID BLACKMON: Promises Made, Promises Kept: Trump And Gas Prices

DAVID BLACKMON: Promises Made, Promises Kept: Trump And Gas Prices

July 23, 2025
CNN Cuts Away To ‘Meticulously’ Fact Check As Tulsi Gabbard Reveals New Russiagate Evidence

CNN Cuts Away To ‘Meticulously’ Fact Check As Tulsi Gabbard Reveals New Russiagate Evidence

July 23, 2025
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Giving Ketamine to Matthew Perry

Doctor Pleads Guilty to Giving Ketamine to Matthew Perry

July 23, 2025
Speaker Johnson Slams Dems For Suddenly Caring About Epstein Files

Speaker Johnson Slams Dems For Suddenly Caring About Epstein Files

July 23, 2025
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request To Unseal Florida Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request To Unseal Florida Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

July 23, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home News

London Council Reverses Decision to Cancel Hanukkah Menorah Display

by Elizabeth Weibel
December 1, 2023 at 1:21 pm
in News
250 2
0
London Council Reverses Decision to Cancel Hanukkah Menorah Display

NORTH HALEDON, NJ - DECEMBER 21: Candles are lit on the Menorah for the fourth night of Hanukkah on December 21, 2022 in North Haledon, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images)

491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Members of a London city council have reversed a previous decision to cancel the display of a Hanukkah menorah.

The Havering Council revealed in a statement that it met with Jewish community leaders regarding Havering’s Hanukkah celebration Friday morning.

This came after the city council previously made the decision to cancel the installation of the Hanukkah menorah display over an “increase” in hate crimes against both Jewish and Muslim communities. In a previous statement, the council argued displaying the menorah could “risk further inflaming tensions” between the groups given the ongoing situation between Israel and Hamas.

A Hanukkah menorah has candles and nine branches that are lit for eight nights. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, along with the miracle of one day’s oil lasting for eight days.

“In the meeting, the parties discussed the reasons behind the pause in a constructive manner and the representatives from the Jewish community were able to reassure the Council on all of the concerns it had previously expressed,” the Havering Council said.

Following this, the parties are delighted to announce that the Council has confirmed its intention to proceed with the permanent installation of the Menorah as originally planned.

— Havering Council (@LBofHavering) December 1, 2023

“Following this, the parties are delighted to announce that the Council has confirmed its intention to proceed with the permanent installation of the Menorah as originally planned,” the council added.

The Havering Council’s decision to not cancel the Hanukkah menorah celebration was welcomed by both the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the London Jewish Forum.

“We are pleased that following a meeting this morning, the Chanukah Menorah installation in @LBofHavering has been reinstated,” the board of deputies of British Jews wrote. “This is a testament to the work of @JewishLondon which we are proud to closely support, as well as the Essex Jewish community council and local Rabbis.”

We are pleased that following a meeting this morning, the Chanukah Menorah installation in @LBofHavering has been reinstated.

This is testament to the work of @JewishLondon which we are proud to closely support, as well as the Essex Jewish community council and local Rabbis. https://t.co/zNk61qsxlT

— Board of Deputies of British Jews (@BoardofDeputies) December 1, 2023

Similarly, the London Jewish Forum praised the Havering Council for reversing its previous decision.

After a meeting, we are pleased to announce that @LBofHavering has listened to the Jewish community and will be going ahead with the planned Chanukah Menorah installation. Thank you to Leader Ray Morgon and Havering Council. pic.twitter.com/Xa6FpYwSJu

— London Jewish Forum (@JewishLondon) December 1, 2023

“After a meeting, we are pleased to announce that @LBofHavering has listened to the Jewish community and will be going ahead with the planned Chanukah Menorah installation,” the Jewish group wrote. “Thank you to Leader Ray Morgon and Havering Council.”

Tags: HanukkahholidayJewishLondonworld news
Share196Tweet123
Elizabeth Weibel

Elizabeth Weibel

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th