We Lit Menorah In SADDAM HUSSEIN'S PALACE!
Chabad.org
During their service in Iraq following the 2003 invasion, American Jewish soldiers, part of a Chabad initiative, found themselves celebrating Hanukkah in a remarkable setting—inside Saddam Hussein's opulent palace. This unusual holiday observance symbolized resilience and hope amidst the backdrop of war and destruction. Lighting the menorah in such a setting served as a poignant reminder of preserving Jewish traditions and identity, even in the most unexpected and challenging environments.