President Bush Observes Chanukkah Early

Chanukkah was observed early at the White House on Tuesday evening.
President Bush helped light a 38-inch gold and bronze menorah, which was loaned to the White House by a Synagogue of Cleveland.
The menorah was made in Poland over a century ago and brought to the United States shortly after World War I.
White House officials explained that because the White House celebration did not fall during Chanukkah, there was no blessing.
After the lighting, the West Point Jewish Cadet Choir sang for the president and guests attended a reception at the executive mansion.