https://pjmedia.com/ronradosh/2008/12/17/bush-and-the-jews/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:42:34 -0400<![CDATA[On Monday night, my wife and I attended President George W. Bush&#8217;s annual Chanukah party at the White House.  Although other Presidents have held menorah lighting ceremonies, President Bush and his wife were the first to hold a party to celebrate the occasion.  And it was quite a party-600 people replete with traditional Chanukah fare including potato latkes and jelly donuts and music to fit the occasion. The President said in the statement he released, &#8220;This year, as Jewish families light the menorah, the flame reminds us that light triumphs over darkness, faith conquers despair, and the desire for freedom burns inside every man, woman and child.&#8221;   The President ended his statement by saying that &#8220;the forces of intolerance may seek to suppress the menorah, but they can never extinguish its light.&#8221;]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:55:40 -0500<![CDATA[Ron Radosh]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-radosh/2008/12/17/bush-and-the-jews-n182687