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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, known for his great friendship with Canada's Jewish population and his strong support of the state of Israel, hosted a private Chanukah reception along with his wife Laureen, at his home last week.

Avremy, 7, right, lights his candles during a lighting of the menorah ceremony on Thursday, the second day of Hanukkah, at a southwest Calgary home Thursday. His older brother Yudi Matusof, 12, centre, with their father Rabbi Menachem Matusof, at left in background.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, hosted a Menorah lighting at his Private Residence, with Rabbi Menachem & Rochel Matusof to mark the start of Chanukah.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised to do all he could to defend religious freedom throughout the globe as he helped light a Chanukah menorah erected by Chabad-Lubavitch of Alberta.