The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah begins on Thursday night but not in London. Havering Council in east London announced that it will not be displaying a Hanukkah menorah outside its town hall this year to avoid “further inflaming community tensions” (aka vandalism and violence by Jew-hating Muslims).
srael365News (h/t Nita) The decision drew criticism with some claiming it was motivated by anti-Semitism on the council. Havering Council has dismissed any accusations of anti-Semitism as “categorically untrue”, adding that “such statements are likely to incite further unrest in our communities”.
Havering Council’s statement read: “We appreciate this is a hugely sensitive issue but in light of escalating tensions from the conflict in the Middle East, installing the candelabra now will not be without risk to the Council, our partners, staff and local residents.”
The council cited both anti-Semitism and anti-Islamic sentiment (anti-Islamic sentiment that would result from Muslims destroying the menorah, no doubt) as the motive for canceling the Jewish decorations.
“We would also be concerned with any possible vandalism or other action against the installation. Due to an increase in the number of hate crimes in Havering, both towards the Jewish and Muslim communities and after consulting with the Leader of the Council, we believe it would be unwise to move forward with the installation, which could risk further inflaming tensions within our communities.”
The council flew the Israeli flag in solidarity following the heinous terrorist attack against the people of Israel and we continue to stand by our local Jewish communities.”
The beginning of the religious festival on December 7 will be marked with a “temporary instillation and event” which will be immediately
In a letter to the Council leader Ray Morgon, local Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell voiced his “grave concern” at the decision. He said: “Should this be true, this would be a grave insult to the Jewish community in Romford.”
Romford Rabbi Lee Sunderland told Havering Daily: “This is an opportunity to stand up to the hostility that would silence Judaism or any form of diversity and celebrate it to its fullest. This may be a Jewish festival but it is a lesson for the whole world and for every generation. Most especially, please let us celebrate this in public and begin to bring the citizens of Havering together now.”
To Bonni and all BNI reader and writters. I wish all of you a good hanukkah, i know this time its hard with all of the happenings but never give up faith and cultur. In this time keep all of the killed raped and mutilated and the ones still held captive in your thoughts and prayers, never forget and never give any pity. I wont wish anyone a good time then the time in that we live is not a good one and the work ahead of us all is not easy but we shall prevail.
Thanks, Daniel.
No problem when England dont want them but i do have a idea as to how we have it anyway. Each and every one of us must put a big Hanukkah Menorah in our gartens and enjoy the feast with friends. We dont need these traitors on the holy days. The thing is do it like Israel and never ever give up. Happy Hanukkah to all of you out there.
I am ashamed and embarrassed to say that the same thing happened in Moncton, NB, Canada. Such cowardly pandering towards the islamists. It sickens me.
https://nationalpost.com/news/moncton-city-hall-prompts-criticism-after-cancelling-annual-menorah-display
Update: The Moncton city council had voted to reverse the decision. The mayor apologized. It happened because of a powerful backlash.
I heard that. Good news for a change.
I understand you and i was more than surprised where germany had a big celebration for it and our bundeskanzler (full idiot) eben lighted the first candle with the Rabbi in berlin. The only thing that made me thoughtfull was that there was no big number of supporters there. This lack of supporters should make us all thoughtfull as to why?. Oh the rabbi can sing as good as i can hi hi.
The Muslims want you to think that their Allah is the same God of Abraham, Moses, King Solomon, etc. So, why then are the Muslims so super hostile, violent against the Jews? The Muslims should have a certain amount of respect for the Jews, but do not. Notice how in the Muslim religion of Islam, The Ten Commandments of God that Moses revealed to the people; those 10 Commandments are not found in the Koran, nor in the Hadith, nor preached in mosques, and are not practiced by Muslims. The Muslim God is not the same God of the Jews.
Their holy book tells them to hate and kill all unbelievers. That’s why.
Just guaranteed more Muslum bad behavior.
Havering Council has u-turned on its decision not to light Hanukkah candles over concerns it could “inflame tensions”.
Officials at the east London town hall had said it would be “unwise” for the traditional menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day Jewish holiday, to be installed outside Havering Town Hall in Romford.
The council said the event may risk “inflaming tensions within our communities”, sparking criticism from Jewish community leaders that it was a “miserable decision”.
But on Friday afternoon, the council made a hasty u-turn.
Council leader Cllr Ray Morgon said the change in heart came after a meeting with local Jewish community leaders.
“We look forward to the completion of the permanent installation and our first Chanukah ceremony,” said Mr Morgon.
“We also look forward to continuing to work closely with our Jewish community and other faiths on our commitment to a cohesive and inclusive borough.”
Daniel Rosenberg, Chair of the Essex Jewish Community Council, said in a statement released via the council’s press office: “Our community is delighted that this has been resolved to the satisfaction of all parties and that our Menorah will be proudly displayed at Havering Town Hall for the duration of this important festival.”
Great news! Thanks for letting us know.
That cos Khan the asshole in charge of London is a fucking Muslim
But I bet he will not stop day of killing animals. Funny that
Well the Jews don’t go around killing non believes 🙄
How revolting and disgusting and undesirable Muslims are. Sure it will not take a paki nuclear strike to pul our knickers up.
“Horror at the Eiffel Tower after Islamic terrorist screams ‘Allahu Akbar’ before stabbing German tourist to death and wounding two others including British father in attack ‘inspired by France’s support for Israel against Hamas”
Surely it’s Muslims that should be watched followed shadowed and ripened for export? We have lost our homelands.
It’s becoming less and less hard to believe. We’ve been ripe for conquest for some time now. It began with Frost and Powell way back when. Lately the local population’s presence has become a source of discomfort. A “coloured” BBC employee just resigned because “being around so many White people made him physically ill. Fight for your life if you’re white.
We Know Where This is going. No More Christmas or Easter. No more churches or crosses NO MORE CHRISTIANS.
Yep!
Usual insanity in Sadiq Khan’s London. This is inexcusable and disgusting!
I’m curious if the hate crimes increases were mostly due to Muslims or the native anti-semites.
The Muslims embolden the closeted Jew haters.
The British citizenry should place Menorahs in their windows facing the street as a sign of support for their Jewish neighbors. Here in the state of Washington there is a lot of anti-Semitic acts but I have placed one in my front window. This is a time that the entire world should be supporting their Jewish neighbors and friends.
Thanks Ray. It reminds me of the people in Denmark during WW11, when everyone put “Jude” patches on their arms so the Nazis couldn’t tell the Jews from the non Jews. They were very brave. 🥰
Thank you for the kind words but I feel it an obligation to love and respect for those who need support.
I could puke; same damn shit happening in USA. Sickening; the evil frn left lets their flying monkeys get away with riots,looting etc & get away with it. All decent peeps suffer. War on free speech here along with christians & jewish peeps. Parents are domestic terrorists while we sit here with a damn open border. Our gov is so dirty I don’t know if it can ever be fixed since the man they are scared of they keep tied up in their filthy kangaroo crap. God Bless Trump & the USA & Israel . Many prayers to all the peeps fighting this globalist SHIT
We need Trump back more than ever.