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Rabbi Urges Embrace of Diverse Religious Expression This Hanukkah

12/20/2025

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Rabbi Joshua Ladon says religious expression is evolving, particularly during Hanukkah.
He notes his children's decorations symbolize a blend of tradition and modernity.
Ladon argues that attempts by political leaders to rigidly define religion undermine its diversity and vitality.
He emphasizes religious pluralism as essential to a healthy democracy, with Hanukkah reminding Americans to tolerate diverse expressions in public life.

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Rabbi Joshua Ladon says religious expression is evolving, particularly during Hanukkah.
He notes his children's decorations symbolize a blend of tradition and modernity.
Ladon argues that attempts by political leaders to rigidly define religion undermine its diversity and vitality.
He emphasizes religious pluralism as essential to a healthy democracy, with Hanukkah reminding Americans to tolerate diverse expressions in public life.