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Georgia Senate Candidate's Passover Ad Draws Criticism

4/5/2026

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Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Nathalie Kanani faced backlash over a Passover ad in the Jewish Times that featured challah.
Greg Bluestein, a political reporter, shared the ad on social media, highlighting misunderstanding of customs.
Molly Jong-Fast mocked the ad's inaccuracy.
Georgia state Rep. Esther Panitch, the assembly's only Jewish member, offered her services for future holiday consultations.
Kanani is running for Georgia Senate District 14, focusing on healthcare and education.

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Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Nathalie Kanani faced backlash over a Passover ad in the Jewish Times that featured challah.
Greg Bluestein, a political reporter, shared the ad on social media, highlighting misunderstanding of customs.
Molly Jong-Fast mocked the ad's inaccuracy.
Georgia state Rep. Esther Panitch, the assembly's only Jewish member, offered her services for future holiday consultations.
Kanani is running for Georgia Senate District 14, focusing on healthcare and education.