Montreal Kids Enjoy 42nd Annual Chanukah Carnival
Hundreds of children and parents from all areas of Montreal participated in the 42nd annual Grand Chanukah Carnival, arranged by Beth Rivkah of Montreal.
Hundreds of children and parents from all areas of Montreal participated in the 42nd annual Grand Chanukah Carnival, arranged by Beth Rivkah of Montreal.
An amazing story of Hashgacha Protis occurred to the operators of a Mitzvah Tank in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital, this Chanukah. What began as the unexplained diversion of the Mitzvah Tank to a new location, ended with the grandson of Holocaust survivors – who had just discovered his Jewish identity – finding his way home to his roots.
A full week of celebrations spread the Chanukah light throughout Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, this year.
As Ukraine struggles with political and economic turmoil, the country has begun strict measures to conserve energy and electricity. But even as the residents of Kharkov braced themselves for daily blackouts of electricity, the lights of Chanukah burned brighter than ever.
Dozens of Israel Defense Forces soldiers, wounded in this summer’s Gaza War, remain in rehabilitation Sheba/Tel Hashomer Hospital today. With the theme of “The Light will Win!” bringing promise and hope to all, Chabad’s Terror Victims Project visited these wounded soldiers on the second night of Chanukah.
It has been a very busy Chanukah on Lincoln Rd. in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood, one of the hottest tourist destinations in South Florida. Every night of Chanukah there has been a grand Menorah lighting attended by very large crowds, drawing together Jews from around the globe.
This year Chabad of Riverdale brought the light and joy of Chanukah to hundreds in the Bronx with a wide array of programs, enjoyed and appreciated by old and young alike.
On Dec. 21, the fifth day of Chanukah, MADA – the Montreal Chabad House for Hebrew speakers – hosted a double Chanukah Party – one for adults and one for children – at the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue.
“Look at that Basketball Menorah! That is very cool, very special,” remarked the commentators of MSG TV viewing the unique Menorah set up court-side. “And that young man who sang the national anthem tonight was absolutely spectacular, knocked it out of the park.”
Chabad of Orange County, NY, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, hosted its annual community event by renting out the entire Colonial Bowling Lanes in Chester, NY. This year’s theme was “POP’in Chanukah,” with the lighting of a nine-foot popcorn menorah!
Captain Rabbi Lazer Danzinger, Staff Officer Division Chaplain in the Canadian armed forces, stands near the Chanukah Menorah situated outside the 4th Canadian Division Headquarters in Toronto on Monday, the 6th day of Chanukah.
Chabad of the Valley’s Chanukah at CityWalk once again lived up to its reputation, having been acknowledged as amongst the largest Chanukah events in the world. This year, thousands flocked to the plaza at Universal Studios CityWalk for the annual event which for many has become the highlight of the eight day Chanukah Holiday.
On Sunday night, the 6th night of Chanukah, a big Chanukah festival was held at the Giant Menorah at Golders Green Station in London, UK. This Menorah was the first Public Menorah in London, being lit for the 31st year.
As the last night of Chanukah drew near, the spirit and warmth of the holiday was evident in Oholei Torah, as the talmidim from grades pre-1a – thru 7th joined for a rally of Torah, Avodah and Gemilus Chassodim.
Hallandale Beach came alive last night, Wednesday, the 22nd of December, the seventh night of Chanukah, with the Sounds of vibrant Jewish Music. Over 10,000 people, on three floors and three balconies of the overflowing Gulfstream Park and Casino, from all walks of life, observant and not, participated.
Standing in the shadow of American icons, the White House and the Washington Monument, the Vice President of the United States of America thanked the Chabad-Lubavitch movement for erecting the menorah and spoke of its leader the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory.
300 people joined Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin, MBE, and fellow Shluchim Rabbis Moshe Muller and Odom Brandman for their annual public Menorah lighting on Motzei Shabbos, the 5th night of Chanukah.