Sephardim, Ashkenazim, and the Hannukah menorah

Abstract

We live today in a fragmented and g bifurcated Jewish world, with a growing lack of respect for Jews of backgrounds and orientations different from our own. It is precisely at such a time when we need to redouble our efforts at maintaining the viability of that terribly important unit known as Klal Yisrael and express our care and concern for all Jews. The close ties and mutual respect of the Ashkanazic and Sephardic communities is vitally important and will go a long way towards building bridges within our large, multi-faceted and wonderful Jewish community.