‘Inclusive’ Virginia Festival Cancels Menorah Lighting, Claims Ceremony Favors Israel

Valletta · Dec 9, 2023

‘Inclusive’ Virginia Festival Cancels Menorah Lighting, Claims Ceremony Favors Israel | National Review

The festival’s founder cited logistical challenges and sensitivity to the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict as reasons for the cancellation.

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No Jews allowed from now on. Next year don't be surprised when Christians will also be banned. When will people stand up?

Pommer · Dec 9, 2023

Valletta said:
‘Inclusive’ Virginia Festival Cancels Menorah Lighting, Claims Ceremony Favors Israel | National Review

The festival’s founder cited logistical challenges and sensitivity to the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict as reasons for the cancellation.

www.nationalreview.com

No Jews allowed from now on. Next year don't be surprised when Christians will also be banned. When will people stand up?

Oh lookie, a story about how politics is ruining religion (for a change).

Valletta · Dec 10, 2023

Pommer said:
Oh lookie, a story about how politics is ruining religion (for a change).

Violations of our Constitution such as the right to practice our religion and the right to free speech are still a serious matter to patriotic Americans.

Desk trauma · Dec 10, 2023

Valletta said:
Violations of our Constitution such as the right to practice our religion and the right to free speech are still a serious matter to patriotic Americans.

Now that it’s a religion you like anyway.

essentialsaltes · Dec 10, 2023

Valletta said:
Violations of our Constitution

"LoveLight Placemaking, the organizer of the Second Sundays Art and Music Festival in Williamsburg, Va.," is not a government entity.

So it cannot violate the Constitution.

Second, the menorah lighting was not scheduled, so it was not canceled.

Valletta said:
Next year don't be surprised when Christians will also be banned.

Didn't you read your own article?

Vermillion said that past requests from various religious groups, specifically Christian organizations, to perform at the festival were denied

It's an Arts and Music festival. The group, for years, has avoided religious content. This is why the menorah lighting was turned down (not cancelled).

DaisyDay · Dec 10, 2023

Valletta said:
‘Inclusive’ Virginia Festival Cancels Menorah Lighting, Claims Ceremony Favors Israel | National Review

The festival’s founder cited logistical challenges and sensitivity to the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict as reasons for the cancellation.

www.nationalreview.com

Valletta said:
No Jews allowed from now on.

That is both false and incendiary. Not hosting a religious ceremony at an arts festival is not anti-Semitic.

Valletta said:
Next year don't be surprised when Christians will also be banned. When will people stand up?

That is so silly as Jews can be Jewish and Christian Christian without hijacking festivals.

Hank77 · Dec 10, 2023

essentialsaltes said:
Second, the menorah lighting was not scheduled, so it was not canceled.

It was canceled. ???

LoveLight Placemaking, the organizer of the Second Sundays Art and Music Festival in Williamsburg, Va., has canceled a scheduled Hanukkah celebration, including the lighting of a menorah, on December 10.
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The UJC organization clarified that the menorah lighting, led by a local rabbi, was not political and had no connection to the Israel–Hamas war
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According to the UJC organization, LoveLight Placemaking suggested reinstating the event if conducted under a banner calling for a cease-fire,...
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The UJC called on LoveLight Placemaking to reconsider the decision and reinstate the apolitical menorah ceremony at the event.

essentialsaltes · Dec 10, 2023

Hank77 said:
It was canceled. ???

'Menorah lighting was never officially scheduled' for Williamsburg arts festival, organizer says

A Williamsburg nonprofit is under fire over what they say is a misunderstanding about a menorah lighting ceremony proposed for their upcoming festival.

She told 13News Now that local rabbi Mendy Heber approached her and asked to add a menorah lighting to Sunday's festival events.

"After consulting with the board, it was decided that we needed to continue steering clear, as we have for 14 years, of having any affiliation with any religious, political or cultural organizations or churches or anything that could cause division," Vermillion said. "We are an arts and music festival and have no interest in delving into anything other than that."

"We're sad that our decision to stick to arts and music and community is being questioned," Vermillion said. "Over the years, we've rejected requests from all churches and religious denominations wishing to participate in the festival, and we simply need to stay on that course."

Goonie · Dec 10, 2023

So a nothing burger. Was not actually scheduled, just proposed, and rejected just like other religious performances.

Pommer · Dec 10, 2023

Goonie said:
So a nothing burger. Was not actually scheduled, just proposed, and rejected just like other religious performances.

An imagined battle in the War on ~~Christmas~~ Hanukkah to be fake-mad about, is nearly as good as an actual battle.

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‘Inclusive’ Virginia Festival Cancels Menorah Lighting, Claims Ceremony Favors Israel

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