The Public Defender of Georgia congratulates the Jewish community of Georgia on the Hanukkah holiday, which began on December 24 and will last eight days. This is a holiday of renewal and victory of light over darkness. During these days, Jews lit a candle or holy oil every day.

The Hanukkah candles are lit to celebrate the expulsion of the Greek-Syrian army from the Holy Temple by Mecabees in 165 BC and its rededication.