Ukraine: Man desecrates Europe’s largest Hanukkah candle

next scandalous incident. unknown man Europe’s biggest Hanukkah committed a crime by insulting it – said representatives of the Ukrainian United Jewish Community.

Hanukkah – the nine-branched Jewish candle lit during the Hanukkah holiday – was installed in Freedom Square in the Khreshchatyk district. Kiev.

Incident in Kiev. Outrageous behavior of man

Criminal He was “proud” of his act on the Internet.

“An anti-Semitic act was committed in the center of Kyiv during the Hanukkah celebration. An unidentified person committed the crime by desecrating Europe’s largest Hanukkah statue set up on Freedom Square. All relevant permissions. The man posted a video of his act on social media, alerting representatives of the United Jewish community.

The Jewish community filed a police complaint regarding the incident Notification of an offence.

Pursuant to the Presidential Decree Hanukkah is a public holiday in Ukraine.

Hanukkah holiday. When is it celebrated?

The date of the Hanukkah celebration It is determined by the Jewish calendar and changes from year to year. The holiday begins on the 25th day of the third month – Kislev, and ends on the second or third day of the fourth month – Tevet.

Hanukkah in 2023 is celebrated in Ukraine and around the world – according to the secular calendar – from the evening of December 7 to the evening of December 25. This year is Hanukkah Considered initially.

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