The Brooklyn Nets honored the victims of the recent Hanukkah attack in Sydney during a special ceremony at their game against the Miami Heat. Head coach Jordi Fernandez expressed the team's solidarity with the Jewish community, emphasizing the importance of support and unity in the face of tragedy. A basketball menorah was lit by the nephew of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was killed in the attack, with the event facilitated by the Chabad Teen Network. Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky praised the Nets for celebrating Jewish heritage and providing inspiration to young people, highlighting the team's Jewish players as role models. The ceremony underscored the power of sports to bring communities together and promote pride in one's identity.
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