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Residents urge Goodyear to relocate menorah to a more visible, respectful site
Summary
Jewish community members and other residents told the City Council the menorah in Civic Square was placed in an isolated location this year and asked the city to move it next to the holiday tree and ensure lighting; staff said a site meeting was already scheduled and offered to review illumination.
Members of Goodyear's Jewish community and other residents used the public-comment period to urge city officials to place the Hanukkah menorah in a more prominent and respectful position in Civic Square.
"The menorah belongs in a prominent and respectful location side by side with the Christmas tree," said Janet Kirschbaum, who described the menorah's placement as isolated and "appalling"…
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