Catholic News Service's Hanukkah Tweet Shows Ancient Jewish Temple's Destruction
A relief showed Roman soldiers carrying the spoils of the war, including a menorah from the destroyed ancient Temple of Jerusalem. Observers noted the problematic image.
by Laurel Wamsley
Dec 04, 2018
1 minute
Sometimes it's the most well-intended messages that go awry.
Catholic News Service, a U.S. denominational news agency, posted a tweet on Sunday that said: "Hanukkah began at sundown. Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!"
An accompanying photo to a project at Yeshiva University.
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