Canadian Premier Minister Justin Trudeau Wishing Jews around the world happy Hanukkah

hello everyone and happy Hanukah today Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the first night of Hanukah the Festival of Lights over the next eight nights families and friends will eat lkas spin the drle and light the candles of the hakia one by one each candle shines as a symbol of perseverance reminding us of the power of faith and determination and showing us that light always triumphs over darkness and this year as we all continue to deal with the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic that symbol is more important than ever despite our current hardships Hanukah is a time to reflect on life's blessings over the next eight days we will find new ways to connect and celebrate with one another and for all of us it's an opportunity to honor the immense contributions that Jewish Canadians have made to our communities and to our country today I join all Canadians in wishing a blessed BL and joyful Hanukah to everyone celebrating and I want to say thank you for all of the sacrifices you and your families are making during this difficult time stay safe and healthy everyone Hanukah