Fifth Hanukkah Candle Lit by Holocaust Survivors at Western Wall

In a moving Hanukkah ceremony, one hundred Holocaust survivors gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem to light the fifth candle of the menorah. The event, organized by the Claims Conference in collaboration with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, served as a profound symbol of hope and resilience against the backdrop of rising antisemitism and recent national challenges.

Prominent figures joined the survivors for this special moment, including Greg Schneider, executive vice president of the Claims Conference; Rabbi of the Western Wall Shmuel Rabinovitch; Israel’s Transportation Minister Miri Regev; Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon; and Ziona Koenig-Yair, vice president of the Claims Conference Israel Office.

The ceremony underscored the triumph of the human spirit, linking the survivors' perseverance with the story of Hanukkah a festival commemorating Jewish endurance and faith.

As the candles were lit, the message was clear: the Jewish people continue to shine their light in the face of darkness, standing united in their heritage and hope for the future.

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