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What really caused Calgary’s mayor to boycott the Hanukkah ceremony, and what happens next?
Calgary's mayor, Jyoti Gondek, chose to boycott the city's Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony because the organizers wanted it to be a stronger show of support for Israel, which included various requests such as showing support for Israeli hostages held by Hamas and staging a pro-Israel demonstration.
The text discusses the fluidity of Jewish identity and the ability to navigate different spaces while maintaining one's Jewishness.