Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Criticized for Incorrect Hanukkah Story

Emhoff's Misrepresentation of Jewish Holiday Leads to Widespread Criticism and Deletion of Social Media Post

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, incorrectly described the story of Hanukkah in a social media post, leading to widespread criticism and the deletion of the post.
Emhoff, who is Jewish and is working with the White House on combating antisemitism, portrayed the Hanukkah story as one of Jews hiding and surviving on a few drops of oil, which is not accurate.
The true story of Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees, a Jewish militia, liberated ancient Israel from Syrian-Greek occupation about 2,200 years ago.
During the rededication of the temple, the Maccabees found only a one-day supply of sacred oil that miraculously lasted for eight days, which is why Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and eight nights.
Emhoff's incorrect portrayal of the Hanukkah story was met with criticism from various commentators, with some suggesting it reflected a broader misunderstanding of Jewish history and tradition.