A Chanukah visit to the White House with Alison Buckholtz

Alison Buckholtz, author of the recently released Standing By: The Making of an American Military Family in a Time of War, shares her White House Chanukah experience.

The scene was familiar, but not our place in it. Last night, our military family had the honor of lighting the Hanukkah menorah at the White House, reciting the blessings over the candles, and meeting President Obama, Mrs. Obama, and Vice President Biden.  Continue reading here.