Rabbi Howard Morrison

On Monday December 4, thousands upon thousands of Jews and some non-Jews too stood in solidarity in Ottawa on Parliament Hill.

We stood in support of Israel and against the surge in anti-Semitism.

Standing in snow and cold temperatures, we heard from families of hostages, rabbis, a Cantor, politicians, musicians, Jews and non-Jews representing different ethnicities and the LGBTQ community. All shared a love for Israel and a condemnation of Jew-hatred.

I was proud to be among forty-five Beth Emeth attendees who shared the same bus. This group included our shul president, executive director, past presidents, individuals, couples, and multi-generational families. Other Beth Emeth members traveled on their own or with other affiliated groups.

We showed the nation's capital that we are a unified Jewish people that cares about all of its people and homeland.

In the spirit of Chanukah, we will show again the miraculous victory of the few over the many and the righteous over the wicked. We will ensure that light dispels the darkness of our world.

Chanukah Sameach,

Rabbi Howard Morrison