Last year, a Satanic Temple spokesperson said, “Rather than view these as competing displays, we want the community to appreciate the rich diverse tapestry of beliefs and cultures.” One year, a Festivus pole was on display, honoring a made-up holiday from the TV sitcom “Seinfeld.”
For the nineteenth year, a Jewish menorah is present in the rotunda. Rabbi Meir Moscowitz says this is “the year of assembly,” which occurs at the end of a seven-year calendar cycle. “Coming at the end of the pandemic,” he says, “it’s even more meaningful that we have an opportunity to assemble to come together.”
