After the lighting of the central menorah, the families of the hostages lit the "Hostage Candle," praying for the swift return of their loved ones.
"There are nations and countries, led by the United States, standing by our side in this struggle with the torch of freedom in their hands." ...
"In these days of battling great darkness . . . there are nations and countries, led by the United States, standing by our side in this struggle with the torch of freedom in their hands." ...
The delegation was welcomed by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, and Mordechai (Suli) Eliav, director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation. They expressed grati ...