More Light From the Darkness in Kharkov

With corona restrictions in the city, the Shluchim in Kharkov this year decided to make Chanukah bigger and brighter despite the challenges.

Starting before Chanukah, large screens throughout the city showed a Chanukah clip reminding all the Jews of Kharkov to light in their homes, and showed the Rebbe encouraging that lighting Chanukah candles lights up the whole world. The advertisement gave such pride to the Jewish community who saw through all corners of the city, the Rebbe and the message of Chanukah.

It’s hard to believe that a just a few decades ago chassidim were hiding from the eyes of the KGB and now the message of Chanukah is being broadcast throughout the city.

A new large menorah was also shining the entire week on the main street of Sumskaya, with the car menorah parade expanding this year, bigger and brighter than ever.

Hundreds of food packages with menorahs were also given out and home visits ensured that the elderly felt the warmth and light of Chanukah.

The Israeli Ambassador Yoel Liron and the vice governor of Kharkov Yevgeniy Gritzkov visited the Shule and joined Rabbi Moishe Moskovitz in lighting the large menorah on Pushkinskaya St.