Washington - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chair Sharon Day released the following message ahead of the beginning of Hanukkah:
“As the sun sets tonight, Jewish families across America and around the world will come together around hanukiyot to light the first candle and begin the celebration of the festival of lights,” said Chairman Priebus. “Hanukkah commemorates an ancient story of triumph over oppression and the miracle of God’s love. We celebrate with our Jewish friends during this joyous time.”
“I wish all of our friends in the Jewish community a Happy Hanukkah ,” said Co-Chair Day. “It is my hope that they spend these eight nights surrounded by close friends and family, remembering the timeless values of faith and perseverance embodied in the story of the Maccabees."
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