Estonia’s Prime Minister Lights the Menorah
Mr. Juri Rates, Prime Minister of Estonia, who also serves as the rotating President of the European Union, visited the European Jewish Association in Brussels to light the Menorah.
U.S. Senator Lights Public Menorah in Montana
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) was honored by Rabbi Chaim Bruk with lighting the lead candle and addressing the gathered at Chabad Lubavitch of Montana’s Menorah lighting last night (Dec. 16) in downtown Bozeman, Montana.
Hundreds at Festive Chanukah Party in Brussels
More than 300 Hebrew-speakers and Israelis took part in a Chanukah celebration organized by the Chabad Center for Israelis and Hebrew Speakers in Brussels, headed by Rabbi Menachem and Chani Margolin.
Menorah Defies Terrorism at Paris Supermarket
About three years after a bloody terror and hostage attack at the Paris kosher supermarket Hypercacher, a large Menorah was lit in front, with a message of defiance: They tried to extinguish the light, but it shines brighter and stronger than ever.
29th Time: Chanukah Live from the Eiffel Tower
For the 29th time, thousands of Jews gathered to participate in a public menorah lighting in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Thousands more participated through the “Chanukah Live” broadcast, which tied together public Menorah lightings from Israel and New York.
Menorah Lit in Front of Dutch Royal Palace
Hundreds of participants came from all over the Netherlands to unite and celebrate Chanukah on the most famous square in Holland, Dam Square, located in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
Monroe Fire Truck Makes It Rain Gelt
The Orange County, NY, Jewish community gathered to celebrate Chanukah together at various events hosted by Chabad of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston. Hundreds participated in the fun and festive events.
Queens Menorah Parade Lights up the Night
For the fourth straight year, the streets of Queens were lit up with a spectacular Menorah Parade, which spread the message of Chanukah to all.
Czech Prime Minister Kindles Prague Menorah
On Tuesday evening, hundreds of Jews gathered at Prague’s main square to join in the Chanukah lighting by Rabbi Manis Barash, Head Shliach to the Czech Republic. Jews from all walks of life joined local government officials, Israeli ambassador Daniel Merom, and the guest of honor, Prime Minister-elect Andrej Babiš for the event.
200 Students Celebrate Chanukah Together at GWU
On the second night of Chanukah, close to 200 students braved freezing temperatures to join “Chanukah on Kogan,” at the George Washington University.
Menorah Shines over S.F. from Berkeley Landmark
In an historic first, a large Menorah was displayed at the national landmark the Claremont Resort and Spa, which is the highest point in the Bay Area and can be seen for miles all around. The Menorah was installed by Shluchim Rabbi Yehuda and Miriam Ferris.
Photos: Chanukah Live from a New Angle
In honor of Chanukah, RebbeDrive presents a gallery of 377 never-before-seen photos from ‘Chanukah Live’ 1991 (5752). Are you in any of them?
15,000 Public Menorahs Lit Around the World
Public menorahs are in the process of being lit all over the world as part of the Chabad-Lubavitch Chanukah campaign in more than 100 countries and territories, including all 50 U.S. states. Some 15,000 oversized menorahs will be kindled in front of landmarks such as the White House, Mount Rushmore, the Eiffel Tower, the Brandenburg Gate and the Kremlin.
Menorah Lit in World’s Oldest Prison
The Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berl Lazar, made a very unusual visit today. He went to the Butirsky Prison in the center of Moscow in order to strengthen and encourage the Jewish prisoners who are serving time there amongst the three thousand prisoners of various backgrounds.
Gad Elbaz and Holocaust Survivors Sing in Berlin
Just in time for Chanukah comes the latest upbeat release from the Holocaust Survivor Band, a triumphant song of survival titled ‘Let the Light Shine On.’ With music and lyrics by prolific songstress Cecelia Margules, Let the Light Shine On pairs Israeli superstar Gad Elbaz with concentration camp survivors Saul Dreier, Ruby Sosnowicz, and the newest member of the team, Morris Dan, as they take their uplifting message to the Brandenburg Gate, once a symbol of Nazi power.
Premier of Victoria Lights Menorah in Parliament
Chabad of Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD), led by Rabbi Chaim Herzog, held their annual Menorah Lighting on Wednesday at the Victoria Parliament House, with the attendence of dignitaries, officials, and members of the local Jewish community.
NJ’s Largest Menorah Lit in Monroe Township
Monroe residents celebrated the first night of Chanukah with a large celebration featuring the state’s largest menorah.
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