In honor of Hanukkah, politicians and celebrities from across the world posted messages and videos of support on social media. Everyone from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Beatles singer Paul McCartney took to Twitter to celebrate the Jewish festival of lights. Representative Rashida Tlaib sent a Hanukkah message with a twist. In the video, Tlaib wishes InNotNow Detroit members a happy Hanukkah and praises its “2020 platform calling for every public official to commit to defunding the occupation in Falestine and fighting antisemitism and white nationalism,” as something she could “support very strongly.” Tlaib sent IfNotNow, an organization that describes itself as “a movement led by young American Jews to end our community’s support for the occupation,” posted a video of the congresswoman on Friday.
She wasn’t able to make it in person, but Congresswoman @RepRashida Tlaib sent this wonderful video to the folks at INN Detroit for their Chanukah party. Thanks, Rashida! Check out the video and check the thread below for a INN Chanukah party near you soon! pic.twitter.com/LsoL1hLidt— IfNotNow (@IfNotNowOrg) December 20, 2019
“To all our Jewish friends, neighbors and relatives, whereever you are in the world, let me wish you a happy Hanukkah,” Johnson said, opening his Hanukkah video. In the tweet accompanying the video he wrote that “Britain would not be Britain without its Jewish community.”
Britain would not be Britain without its Jewish community. And we will stand with you and celebrate with you – at Chanukah and all year round. pic.twitter.com/S5ClRprCuL— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 22, 2019
US President Donald Trump tweeted a White House official Hanukkah message and wrote, “Melania and I send our warmest wishes to Jewish people in the United States, Israel, and across the world as you commence the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah.”
Melania and I send our warmest wishes to Jewish people in the United States, Israel, and across the world as you commence the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah. https://t.co/WgQyO9qxSs— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 22, 2019
Another member of “The Squad” and frequent Israel critic, Representative Ilhan Omar wished “Jewish communities in Minnesota and around the world” a “chag sameach.”
To the Jewish communities in Minnesota and around the world celebrating Hanukkah, may you have a wonderful Festival of Lights this year. Chag Sameach!— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) December 22, 2019
Former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton tweeted a photo of herself and her husband, former-president Bill Clinton lighting candles with children and wished “everyone celebrating” a happy Hanukkah.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 22, 2019
Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley tweeted a Hanukkah message on Sunday.
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) December 22, 2019
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted a Hanukkah video message of his own, calling Hanukkah in Canada “a chance to recognize the many contributions Jewish Canadians make.” “Our government will always stand with Canada’s Jewish communities,” Trudeau pledged.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 22, 2019
Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg tweeted “May we all find courage and strength in this yearly reminder that light will always drive out the darkness.”
Happy Hanukkah to all those beginning the Festival of Lights. May we all find courage and strength in this yearly reminder that light will always drive out the darkness.— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) December 22, 2019
Former Beatles member Paul McCartney tweeted, “Happy Hanukkah to ye! – Paul.” Actress Alyssa Milano replied, “I love you. That’s all. That’s the tweet.”
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) December 22, 2019
The Late Late Show with James Corden made headlines after the British talk show host joined forces with Jewish celebrities to make a parody band called Boyz ii Menorah, which produced the song “A Week and a Day.”
— The Late Late Show with James Corden (@latelateshow) December 22, 2019
The New York Knicks tweeted a video of Amare Stoudemire, who played basketball professionally in Israel, wishing the team’s “Knicks family” and those who celebrate a happy Hanukkah.
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 22, 2019
Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver tweeted “Wishing a very #HappyHanukkah to all who celebrate!”
— Tim Shriver (@TimShriver) December 22, 2019
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