World’s First Chanukah Event Takes Place in Melbourne
What was likely the first Chanukah event this year took place in Melbourne, Australia, when Chabad of Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) hosted their annual Menorah Lighting and Cocktail Party at Parliament House.
Attending and addressing the event were some of the most well known rabbis and politicians in Melbourne.
Mr. Graham Smorgan acted as Master of Ceremonies. Following him was the newly elected Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews, followed by Rabbi Chaim Herzog, director of Chabad of Melbourne CBD – who lit the Menorah together with Mr. Smorgan. After the lighting, the Central Shule’s Choir sang ‘Haneiros Halalu.’
Rabbi Genede, the Spiritual Leader of Caulfield Hebrew congregation, addressed the gathering, followed by Rabbi Joseph Gutnick, Spiritual Leader of Caulfield Chabad House.
Leader of the Opposition Matthew Guy addressed the gathering as well, followed by a performance by the Chazzan Dov Farkas.
The event concluded with a Chanukah cocktail party, which was enjoyed by the large crowd in attendance.
Michael K
A Real Kiddish Hashem
Well Done Rabbi Herzog
sydney!!
the one in sydney was the first :)
Shoshana D.
An outstanding event, a true feeling of achavas yisroel. Well Done Chabad of Melbourne CBD
Mendel
wow wow Chaim
yossel
Great job Rabbi Chaim Herzog , Amazing Chabad Kiddush Hashem
Nope
What time did it start?
China started earlier…..
Year’s 1st Chanukah Event in SHANGHAI CHINA!
Mendel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFetmxlIWpM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdXwCa9MIus
Daniel Andrews Premier of Victioria
Yossel Gutnick