Scholz celebrates Hanukkah with children in Berlin

(19 Dec 2022) ASSOCIATED PRESS Berlin - 19 December 2022 1. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lighting candle on Hanukkah chandelier 2. Scholz and two candles 3. Scholz on stage with rabbi and children 4. Various of children singing 5. Hanukkah chandelier 6. Various of children singing 7. Hanukkah celebration 8. SOUNDBITE (German) Olaf Scholz, German C hancellor: “There is another reason why the festival of lights here at your school is so wonderful. It shows that we are once again celebrating a flourishing Jewish life in Germany. This is a great miracle, a gift, when you think of the unbelievable suffering that the Germans have brought upon the Jewish people.“ 10. Hanukkah chandelier 11. SOUNDBITE (German) Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor: “This year, many Jewish families came to us, fleeing from the terrible war in Ukraine and seeking shelter in our country. The Jewish community has been very supportive of them, especially here in Berlin.“ 12. Jewish guest filming event 13. Scholz on stage 14. Scholz receiving a gift STORYLINE: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Jewish children in Berlin on Monday to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights. “There is another reason why the festival of lights here at your school is so wonderful,“ Scholz told the children. “It shows that we are once again celebrating a flourishing Jewish life in Germany. This is a great miracle, a gift, when you think of the unbelievable suffering that the Germans have brought upon the Jewish people,“ he added. Scholz also said he was thankful for the support the Jewish community was giving to Ukrainian refugees. The eight-day Jewish festival began this year on December 18 and lasts until December 26. Around 40 Hanukkah candlesticks are distributed in the Berlin city area alone, including in front of the Berlin House of Representatives. The candelabrum at the Brandenburg Gate is one of the largest in Europe. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel 44(0)2074827482 Email: info@. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: