U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lit the Menorah at the 40th National Hanukkah Menorah lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington D.C on Sunday night.
The event featured performances from the United States Air Force Band, 8th Day, Dreidelman and the Macabees. After Zinke spoke, he joined Rabbi Levi Shemtov, executive vice president of American Friends of Lubavitch, on a crane to help light the menorah.
“The president stands strongly with the Jewish people and the great state of Israel,” Zinke told the crowd. The comment was met with applause and cheers.
“Within this last year, the president, Donald J. Trump, demonstrated this great commitment as he recognized the true and everlasting capital of Israel — Jerusalem,” Zinke added to more applause. “And a promise made is a promise kept.”
Following the ceremony, those in attendance were treated to hot traditional Chanukah latkes and donuts. Complimentary personal menorah kits and dreidels were distributed.
Honored to join Rabbi Shemtov today to light the menorah on the White House lawn. Many blessings this Hanukkah season. pic.twitter.com/GidOj8cw84
— Secretary Ryan Zinke (@SecretaryZinke) December 2, 2018
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Wonderful, having someone under investigation of corruption involved in a public menorah lighting.
Rabbi Shemtov has disgraced himself and Chabad by having anything to do with this corrupt member of the Trump administration.