WATCH: Presidents of Israel and US light menorah at White House

It’s not every day the President of Israel and President of the United States get together. Especially to light Chanukah candles.

This remarkable event was the culmination of a state visit by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and the warm feelings between the two are visible.

Here is President Obama’s introduction and Rivlin’s speech:

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If you keep watching the video (below skips to it) there is a second White House Chanukah ceremony:

https://youtu.be/afETFNF20ag?t=4h16m48s