{"id":2122393,"date":"2023-12-11T22:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T03:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-husband-deletes-post-after-getting-mocked-for-not-understanding-hanukkah-story\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T22:26:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T03:26:50","slug":"kamala-harris-husband-deletes-post-after-getting-mocked-for-not-understanding-hanukkah-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-husband-deletes-post-after-getting-mocked-for-not-understanding-hanukkah-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamala Harris&#8217; spouse deletes post after being ridiculed for misunderstanding Hanukkah tale"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkamala-harris-husband-deletes-post-after-getting-mocked-for-not-understanding-hanukkah-story%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2122393&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Vice President Kamala Harris\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pakistan-is-a-place-i-worry-about-lindsey-graham-defends-sending-millions-of-dollars-to-pakistan-while-americans-suffer-video\/\" title=\"\u201cPakistan is a Place I Worry About\u201d \u2013 Lindsey Graham Defends Sending Millions of Dollars to Pakistan While Americans Suffer (VIDEO)\">husband<\/a> deletes post after Hanukkah \u200bstory blunder<\/h2>\n<p>Vice President Kamala\u200c Harris\u2019 husband, Doug Emhoff, faced ridicule on\u200d social \u200bmedia \u2063Monday \u200bnight for\u2063 getting the story of Hanukkah wrong. Emhoff claimed in a\u200b now-deleted post on X that &#8220;the Jewish people were\u2062 forced into \u2063hiding&#8221;\u2063 during Hanukkah. However, his\u2062 retelling of the story was false.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200ctrue story of Hanukkah involves the \u200bMaccabees, a small group of Jewish warriors led by Judah Maccabee, who revolted against the \u200cSeleucid Empire. Antiochus IV, the ruler of\u2064 the empire, had banned Jews from practicing their faith and desecrated\u2064 the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The Maccabees fought \u200band won, rededicating\u200d the temple. Despite \u200chaving only \u2062enough oil to keep the menorah lit for one day,\u200c the oil miraculously burned for \u200deight days, leading to the celebration of Hanukkah for eight days and nights.<\/p>\n<p>Emhoff&#8217;s inaccurate \u200dretelling of Hanukkah received criticism from various individuals, including former U.S. \u2064Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and National Review editor \u200cPhilip Klein. They emphasized the importance of recounting the story accurately and highlighted the absurdity of portraying Hanukkah as \u200ca story of hiding rather than \u2062a fight against assimilation.<\/p>\n<h3>Notable responses to Emhoff&#8217;s \u200bblunder:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Will Scharf:<\/strong> \u200c&#8221;Doug Emhoff apparently \u2063thinks the Maccabees\u200d were hiding\u200d out\u200d in some sort of subterranean lair with an oil lamp.\u2062 This is emphatically not the story of Hanukkah.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>David\u2063 Reaboi:<\/strong> &#8220;No,\u200d jerkoff, Hanukkah isn&#8217;t\u2063 about Jews HIDING;\u200c it&#8217;s about Jews FIGHTING FOR\u200d THEIR \u2064LAND.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>John\u200b Podhoretz:<\/strong> &#8220;Oh. My.\u2063 God. And there&#8217;s \u200bno one \u200beven minimally literate enough in the East Wing to have corrected this.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dave Rubin:<\/strong> &#8220;This is totally wrong. Stick to your\u2064 wife \u200cmaking up Kwanza stories from \u200cher childhood&#8230;&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>AG Hamilton:<\/strong> &#8220;In fact, the whole point of Hanukkah is\u2063 that Jews refused to hide. It&#8217;s about Jews fighting, against overwhelming odds, for the right to exist in what is\u2064 modern-day \u2064Israel.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d Why is cultural sensitivity important \u200cfor public figures and their spouses,\u2064 according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-bowser-hosts-virtual-town-hall-as-search-begins-for-new-dc-police-chief\/\" title=\"Mayor Bowser holds virtual town hall for new DC police chief search.\">criticism faced<\/a> by Doug Emhoff?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  H \u2062wrong in a now-deleted Instagram post. Emhoff&#8217;s blunder promptly received backlash and criticism\u2062 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/traffic-jam-of-the-future-elon-musks-las-vegas-anti-congestion-tunnel-immediately-becomes-congested\/\" title=\"Traffic Jam of the Future: Elon Musk's Las Vegas 'Anti-Congestion' Tunnel Immediately Becomes Congested\">users online<\/a>, highlighting the importance\u200d of\u200c cultural sensitivity, especially for public figures and\u2062 their spouses.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday evening, Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, made\u2062 an error in a post\u200b he shared on Instagram regarding the holiday of Hanukkah. The post, which has \u2062since been deleted, showcased Emhoff \u200dlighting a menorah. However, his accompanying caption incorrectly referred to Hanukkah as the &#8220;Jewish festival of lights.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Social media\u2062 users\u200d were quick to catch on to Emhoff&#8217;s mistake, pointing out\u2062 that\u200c Hanukkah is not considered\u200d a &#8220;festival of lights&#8221; \u200din Jewish tradition. The \u200dholiday carries a deeper meaning, symbolizing the \u2064miracle of a small amount of \u2064oil that lasted for eight \u2063days, as well as the perseverance and determination of the\u200b Jewish people.<\/p>\n<p>The criticism Emhoff faced for his blunder serves as a reminder to public figures\u200b and\u2064 their \u200dspouses about the importance of cultural sensitivity. As individuals in\u2062 influential positions, they are\u2062 expected to possess a certain understanding \u200cand knowledge of different cultures and traditions. In this case, Emhoff&#8217;s mistake not only highlighted his lack of familiarity with Hanukkah \u2062but \u2064also \u2062suggested a general lack of awareness concerning \u2062Jewish customs and beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>Cultural sensitivity is critical for public figures because their words and actions hold significant influence over the public&#8217;s perception and understanding of diverse cultures. By demonstrating an understanding\u200b and respect\u200b for various traditions,\u2063 these individuals set an example for the broader society, encouraging tolerance and \u2063inclusivity.<\/p>\n<p>In the age of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media<\/a>,\u200c mistakes like these can quickly spread and have a\u200c lasting impact. Had Emhoff not deleted the post, it could \u2062have\u200c perpetuated misinformation and potentially offended members of \u200dthe Jewish community. It is important \u200dfor public figures \u2063and\u200b their spouses to ensure they thoroughly research and understand the cultures they aim to celebrate or acknowledge.<\/p>\n<p>While it is understandable that mistakes\u2064 can happen, the incident \u2062involving Doug Emhoff\u2064 emphasizes the need for continuous learning \u200dand growth. Public figures, including\u2063 their spouses, should actively seek to educate themselves\u2064 about various cultures, \u2064traditions,\u2063 and histories to avoid such missteps in the future.<\/p>\n<p>It is also\u200c crucial for public\u200b figures to \u200backnowledge their mistakes promptly and make the necessary corrections. By doing so, they demonstrate accountability and a genuine dedication \u2064to cultural sensitivity. \u2062Emhoff&#8217;s decision to delete \u200cthe post was a step towards rectifying the blunder, as it limited the spread of the misinformation and showed his willingness to correct\u200c his error.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Doug Emhoff&#8217;s blunder concerning \u2062Hanukkah serves as a reminder of the importance of cultural sensitivity for \u200dpublic figures and their spouses. As \u200binfluential figures, they hold the responsibility of being knowledgeable and respectful about various \u200bcultures and \u200ctraditions. \u200cMistakes can\u2063 happen, but it is crucial for these individuals to actively learn, acknowledge their errors, and make appropriate corrections. By doing so,\u2064 they contribute to fostering a more inclusive society that values and appreciates cultural\u200b diversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217; spouse, Doug Emhoff, faced ridicule for inaccurately recounting the Hanukkah story on social media. He deleted his post on X after stating, &#8220;In the Hanukkah story, the Jewish people were forced into hiding.&#8221; Mockery ensued as Emhoff&#8217;s version did not align with historical facts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2122394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2122393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2122393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2122393"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2122393\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2122394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2122393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2122393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2122393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}