Nevada Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign met today with Rabbis Chaim and Yosef Cunin from Chabad of Nevada to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah. Together they recited a Brachah, a traditional Jewish blessing said before the lighting of each candle on the menorah.
Senate Maj. Leader Harry Reid Celebrates Chanukah
Nevada Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign met today with Rabbis Chaim and Yosef Cunin from Chabad of Nevada to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah. Together they recited a Brachah, a traditional Jewish blessing said before the lighting of each candle on the menorah.
“The story of Hanukkah is one I feel represents America in this time. As long as there is faintest light there will always be hope,” Reid said. “I thank Rabbi Chaim for sharing his faith with us today.”
Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following statement on the first night of Hanukkah:
“The celebration of Hanukkah is a reminder of the hope we all have for Nevada’s bright future. The story of Hanukkah is about keeping faith in the darkest of times and the story of overcoming adversity through perseverance is one that all Nevadans can be inspired by.
“As families gather together to celebrate, let us all remember our neighbors in need and what we can do to support them and make our communities stronger. Together we can build a future as bright and as enduring as the lights of the Chanukkiyah. Chag Semeach!”
Chabad of California
Cunins are from California…way to go on encroaching on someone else’s territory.
Uncle Mendel
I didn’t know Harry Reid was Jewish!
and…
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surprised
It says Chabad of Nevada, but Las Vegas is NOT involved in this.
And #1…you are absolutely correct.
Milhouse
The goyim said the brocho?!
not surprised
they’re not encroaching. The Cunin’s in Reno, nearest shluchim to the NV capital, were a little preoccupied with their newborn baby. Mazal Tov! And technically Northern Nevada is under Chabad of California too.
Harlig not there?
They should have invited Rabbi Harlig. Every other state gathers all the shluchim. Not nice of the cunins.
AZ
actually, Rabbi Harlig is under the authority of R’ Cunin, The Rebbe gave it to him
That-s all folks
Cunin does what is best for Cunin.