Why don’t you run for state legislature if you think you can do better?

what a fantastic photo. Such a beautiful city.

What does this mean?

This man should be recognized by local officials.

what wonderful news. proof elections have consequences.

SFO is San Francisco International Airport for those who don't know.

This does not erode that. This tradition has been done for years.

If there is a Christmas tree too its not a violation. If its not erected with government money its also not a violation.

why?

The article doesn't say that explicitly but it also does not mention the legislature did.

The state government merely allows the menorah to be there as such there is no violation of church and state.

The legislature did not. A local synagogue did. Did you even read the article?

No it doesn’t say that. The state legislature didn’t mandate it must be there. There is no violation of the first amendment here.

No it’s not as there isn’t law mandating it must be in the capitol.

The capitol is not a residence.

Thats not the point here. A menorah is not a religious or holy object per Jewish teaching.

Hanukkah commemorates what I explained above.

I’m reform and I have always called it a menorah.

How is it not?

Hanukkah commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE.

Jewish teaching says a menorah is not a religious or holy object.

That’s awesome!

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania for those who don't know.