For many Jewish people, celebrations have an added resonance this Hanukkah season amid a wave of antisemitism both in Ohio and across the country.
Amid increased antisemitism, many rabbis and Jewish leaders in Columbus are reinforcing the importance of visible displays such as public menorah lightings that showcase Jewish pride and solidarity.Stephen and Andrea Brichter were raised in different states and attended different universities, but when they met each other in Columbus, it was their shared Jewish heritage that brought them together.
Their Jewish identity has grown to be a core part of who they are. And it's why, come Sunday on the first night of Hanukkah, the Brichters will light a menorah and place it in the front window of their Worthington home — just as they do every year. It may be a tradition the Brichters undertake annually, but 2022 is no ordinary year for Jewish people as they prepare to celebrate the eight-day"festival of lights." For many, celebrations have taken on an added resonance amid a wave of antisemitism both in Ohio and across the country.Andrea said she knows of others in Columbus who are reticent to display their menorahs in their front windows this year as antisemitic acts are on the rise.
"It's about sharing the traditions, and I think if anything, this year it's just as important in remaining just as steadfast in celebrating those traditions, not stepping back in fear of what might happen but staying true to what we've always done," Stephen said.
data. The annual audit showed that the 50 antisemitic incidents in Ohio last year represented a 16% increase over 2020 and a 43% increase over the annual average.report showed a 34% increase in incidents and a 167% rise in assaults in particular.
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