Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, is wishing the Jewish community in Wolverhampton and across the country a very happy Chanukah. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday celebrated in either November or December.

This year Chanukah, also spelt Hanukkah, and known in English as the Festival of Lights, began yesterday (on the evening of Tuesday 12 December) and will end of the evening of Wednesday 20 December.

The word Chanukah means ‘rededication’ and the festival honours the Jewish people’s struggle for religious freedom more than 2,500 years ago.

Emma said “To everyone celebrating Chanukah: Chag Sameach! I hope you have a wonderful holiday. May the light vanquish the darkness that blights the world.”

December 2017