Gov Ducey and sons with Kotel Rabbi Rabinovich
Gov Ducey and sons with Kotel Rabbi RabinovichWestern Wall Heritage Foundation

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey today visited the Western Wall, where he was greeted by Western Wall and Holy Sites Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz.

Governor Ducey said he decided to come with his family for the holiday vacation to the holy city of Jerusalem, adding that he feels very connected to Judaism and to Jews, noting that he even gave his three sons biblical names.

Arizona Flag in Monument Valley
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Rabbi Rabinowitz told the Governor that, "Even a small amount of light dispels deep darkness," adding that the story of Hanukkah is proof of the light that has spread around the world.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey
Arizona Governor Doug DuceyReuters
Saguaros, in Sonoran Desert, near Phoenix
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