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Turkish-American Jews celebrate Hanukkah at Turkish House in New York for first time

At a ceremony to celebrate Hanukkah hosted by the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the Turkish Consulate in New York, members of the Jewish community lit a 19th-century menorah.

Anadolu Agency / Turkey
Published 22.12.2022 12:13
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Turkish Consul General in New York Reyhan Özgür said that today's gathering is another testament to the growing friendship between the Turkish and Jewish peoples. ''The doors of Turkish House are always wide open to our Jewish friends,'' he said. Today's Hanukkah celebration is historic in the sense that for the first time, menorah candles will be lit in Turkish House.'' He said that Sephardic Jews have become an integral part of Turkish society, enriching its culture and economy.
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