I finally saw that stupid tweet that said "what are we supposed to do as American Jews in this situation".
I don't think that person understands Jewishness because the answer is obvious.
IT'S CHANUKKAH. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT CHANUKKAH IS IMPORTANT FOR. RISING UP AND SHOWING PEOPLE WE ARE HERE.
You don't need a fancy setup. Go to your grocery and buy enough packs of birthday candles to get you through, and some matches.
Wrap a box in aluminum foil.
Find a window that looks out onto the street, and into which people on the street can look.
Melt the bottom of a candle enough for it to stand upright on the foil.
LIGHT ONE CANDLE AND USE IT TO LIGHT THAT DAMNED STANDING CANDLE AND PUT IT IN THE WINDOW WHERE PEOPLE CAN SEE IT AS IT BURNS
The proper place for Chanukkah candle lighting is in the home. We all of us need to stand up and be counted. That is what Chanukkah is about. Not hand-wringing. Not hiding.
And then play this, standing up while you listen to the anthem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-y12LJlFkU
Here you'll find instructions on what to do after tonight.
https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/102911/jewish/What-Is-Hanukkah.htm
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