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Biden is hosting a Hanukkah ceremony at the White House as fears mount about rising antisemitism

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hosting a White House reception Monday evening to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the festival of lights as he has continued to denounce rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad amid the Israel-Hamas war.

The president, first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will attend the event with nearly 800 guests. Invitees include Holocaust survivors, members of Congress, state and local officials, entertainers, and leaders from across the Jewish religious denominations, the White House says.

A menorah is lit nightly during the eight-day Jewish festival, which this year is being celebrated from Dec. 7 until Friday.

The White House reception will be led by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi at Central Synagogue in New York City, and…


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NUR Art House to host workshop dedicated to Poland


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Vernon’s Okanagan College hosting open house and childcare fundraiser

OC will be hosting a fundraiser for their new childcare centre, scheduled to open in 2024

Vernon’s Okanagan College (OC) will be hosting an Open House for prospective students, along with a fundraiser for their new childcare centre.

The Open House will take place between 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kal View Cafe on Thursday, Oct. 19.

Additionally, spotlight sessions will be held around the campus. They include: Arts (room D221), Business (room D223), Health (room D233), Science (room D310 and D327), Writing and Publishing (D100) and Early Childhood Education (room E102).

You can also enter to win a $500 tuition voucher at the event.

A new student housing and childcare centre is on target to open in 2024 on the campus, and an effort to garner funds, OC will be hosting a fundraiser…


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White House slammed for hosting BBQ with live band as war rages in Israel

President Biden is coming under fire for hosting a barbecue at the White House Sunday afternoon while war rages in Israel and terrorists allegedly hold Americans hostage. 

“While Hamas holds Americans hostage, Joe Biden is enjoying a picnic with a live band,” Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley tweeted, accompanied by a screen shoot of a White House Pool report. 

The pool report, emailed just after 6 p.m. Sunday evening, notes that a reporter could hear a “live band” in the White House. 

“In the late afternoon and early evening, a live band could be heard coming from the area near the Rose Garden. Your pooler asked why a band was playing. From the White House: The President and First Lady are hosting a BBQ for White House Executive Residence…


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Thousands share fake house giveaway

More than 13,000 people have shared a Facebook post claiming to offer a giveaway for two houses, which people can enter by commenting on the post and sharing it, as well as liking the page that published it. 

The post features a number of pictures of the interior and exterior of a large single-storey house, and says: “THIS September #We have two beautiful House [sic] which cannot be sold as they have some minor dents and scratches. Since it’s still in perfect condition, we decided to give it away to two of you before September 17th!!!  ‪

“To‪ par‪ti‪ci‪p‪at‪e‪:

“1 -‪ ‪S‪h‪ar‪e 2 – Co‪‪‪‪m‪ment: Done‪ 3 – Li‪‪‪‪ke ou‪‪r p‪‪‪age [sic].”

But this isn’t a real giveaway. A reverse-image search shows that…


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