David Ostrowsky’s Chanukah Message for 2024

“As we all know, Chanukah is exceptionally late this year, maybe the latest it’s ever been in most of our lives. That the holiday falls at the very end of the year –and actually extends into the next year — seems like an appropriate opportunity to look back and express gratitude for all the wonderful things that made 2024 special.

For me, personally and professionally, I am incredibly grateful to our readership that continues to read my sports articles — as well as those penned by my colleagues at the AJT. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to share stories about Jewish and Atlanta-based athletes, coaches, executives, and teams with the Jewish community of Atlanta and well beyond. Of course, I feel similar gratitude toward the staff at the AJT that is ever supportive of this endeavor.

As such, I would like to simply, but sincerely, wish each and every one of you a most joyous Chanukah. I realize that 2024 may have presented unique challenges, but I do hope that everyone can spend quality time with their relatives and friends during Chanukah, however you may do so.

Once again, Happy Chanukah and wishing everyone all the best during this holiday season as well as the new year.

David Ostrowsky is the sports beat contributor for Atlanta Jewish Times.