RFE/RL - 12.11.2004

Yushchenko's Message

(RFE/RL) —  For the first time in the history of Ukraine, a political leader sent Hanukah greetings to Ukrainian Jews. The message, broadcast by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service on December 6, the first day of Hanukkah, said: "My sincere greetings to you with the great Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the holiday of heroism and victory over suppressors, holiday of purification and sanctity, of light and fire. Hanukkah reminds us not only of the possibility of miracles in our life, but also that we should be deserving of God's miracle. On the first Hanukkah eve you will light the first candle, then the second, then all eight. You will intensify and multiply the light, and the world should be brighter. Peace be with you!" Yushchenko signed the message as he signs all official documents "Viktor Yushchenko, for you (the people), for our country, for God."

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