President Joe Biden shared heartfelt messages with the Jewish community on his social media accounts as Chanukah approached.

“Rabbi Sacks said: A people that can walk through a valley of shadow of death and still rejoice is a people that cannot be defeated by any force or fear,” Biden wrote in a message shared through the official presidential account, @POTUS. “That capacity for faith is the light of the Jewish people. As Hanukkah begins, may it shine from menorahs around the world,” he continued.

The President also took to his personal account, @JoeBiden, to post another greeting, stating, “Hanukkah is a timeless story of miracles. Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a happy Hanukkah!”

Just last week, Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted their final Chanukah celebration at the White House before the transition of power to Donald Trump next month. During the event, Biden acknowledged the deep pain that still lingers within the Jewish community, saying, “I know that this year’s Hanukkah falls on hearts that are still very heavy. This is the second Hanukkah since the horrors of October 7. Over 1,000 slaughtered. Hundreds taken hostage. Unspeakable sexual violence and so much more. The trauma of that day and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.”

He also pledged his unwavering commitment to bringing hostages home, sharing, “I’ve gotten over 100 hostages out and I will not stop until I get every single one of them home.”

As his last Chanukah message to the Jewish community during his presidency, Biden shared words of hope and encouragement, urging, “Hold on to that hope. Shine your light. Shine the light of optimism. And above all, keep the faith. Keep the faith.”

{Matzav.com}