“As this year’s Festival of Lights commences, I’d like to wish all of those observing the annual Jewish holiday a happy and safe Hanukkah. Over the course of the next eight days families of Jewish faith in households around the world will light menorah candles as a traditional expression of gratitude for a victory won more than 2,000 years ago. During this time of reflection we can all renew our collective determination to overcome challenging obstacles and be reminded that positive change can and will come.”