White House Hosts Hanukkah Reception

Yesterday, President and Mrs. Bush hosted a Hanukkah reception at the White House, attended by invited guests and Jewish members of the President's Cabinet and staff. In his remarks (full text), the President said: "Laura and I are honored to have this Hanukkah menorah here at the White House. It's a symbol that the White House is the people's house, and it belongs to Americans of all faiths." The White House website also features a video clip of an invited family lighting the Hanukkah menorah after offering the traditional blessings. The video also features the Indiana University Hillel "HooShir" Choir performing after the menorah lighting.