The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam has canceled its annual Hanukkah concert, citing concerns over the participation of Shai Abramson, the chief cantor of the Israeli military. The venue stated that Abramson's role as a representative of the Israeli military is incompatible with its mission to connect people through music, especially during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Organizers are now considering alternative venues or possible legal action to compel the concert hall to host the event. The decision has sparked discussions within the Jewish community and among supporters of the concert.