China Tries to Hide the Lights of Hanukkah

This weekend marks the beginning of Hanukkah, a holiday celebrated by Jews around the world. Sadly, Jews living in China will not be able to openly celebrate the eight nights of the celebration that starts on December 14 and ends on December 22.

“While Jewish people around the world will proudly light the menorah this month, Jews living in China will be forbidden by the government from practicing their religious faith freely. America proudly allows people of all faiths to worship as they choose, and our values must win in the competition between us and China. I wish Jews living in China a happy Hanukkah and hope that one day they can practice their religious faith freely,” said Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China.

The World Jewish Congress estimates there are 2,500 Jews living in China. For more on the Jewish community in China, click here.