Chanukah Heralded In With A Rendition of Maoz Tzur on the Bagpipes

Hundreds of people attended a joyous event to celebrate the first night of Chanukah at Hollis Park in Newtown; in Sydney’s inner west.

The event was co-hosted by Newtown Synagogue and Young Adult Chabad and featured a range of children’s entertainment including face painting, dreidel balloons, tug of war and a magic show by “Mr Tim”.

Revelers enjoyed the traditional Chanukah delights such as jam donuts, potato Latkes and chocolate coins and were provided with take-home Chanukah kits consisting of tin Menorahs, candles and colorful dreidels.

The Grand Menorah was kindled by Rabbi Eli Feldman. Rebbetzin Elka Feldman shared inspirational insights into the relevance of Chanukah’s message to our lives today. A highlight of the event was when Lachlan Menzies, Immediate Past President of Newtown Synagogue, played Maoz Tzur on the bagpipes!

photos by Noel Kessel