Jewish communities throughout Hungary celebrated Chanukah this year, with rabbis being sent from Budapest to communities where none reside
Highlight of the first day’s observance was the rededication in Budapest of the Heroes Temple here which was desecrated by the Nazis. Special ceremonies were also held in schools.
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