RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Speaks at AHNA’s 5th Annual Hanukkah Celebration
Highlights rising antisemitism in the U.S. and globally
Above: Friedman speaks to a crowd gathered at the AHNA’s Hanukkah Celebration
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA — On Sunday, December 14, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined local community members and the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association (AHNA) to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. This year marks the 5th year that AHNA has put on a Hanukkah celebration. Earlier in the day, Friedman released a statement condemning horrific attacks of antisemitic violence in Australia and California. Friedman also joined a bipartisan statement from all 25 Jewish House Members condemning the horrific antisemitic attack in Australia.
“Hanukkah is a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil. When our communities continue celebrating Hanukkah and practicing our religion — even in the face of these disturbing acts of violence — we are living proof that light will always prevail.” said Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30). “I am doing everything I can in Congress to combat antisemitism, because the cost of inaction is unimaginable to me.”
“In light of the terrible tragedy that ripped through the Jewish community in Australia, we are honored to have so many people come out from our neighborhood and the wider Glendale and Los Angeles area to support the Jewish people. Showing up helps combat Anti-Jewish hatred and unites all of our communities together. We as Jews know all too well that we cannot hide and we must proudly stand hand-in-hand with our neighbors in this time of need.” said Adams Hill Neighborhood Association Member Jeremy Aluma.
Below: Friedman with members of the community.
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