Young and Old Enjoy Chanukah Festival in Montreal

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.

The party for adults took place in the Lawee Hall, and the children’s’ celebration at the Aintabi Hall, both of which were festively decorated in the Chanukah spirit.

Over six hundred adults and two hundred and fifty children attended.

In the Chanukah tradition, a candle lighting ceremony was the highlight of the event. The adults were entertained by a Cantorial choir.

Special thanks to the volunteer Cantors, Daniel Small of Shomrim Laboker Congregation, Yitzchak Epstein of Chevra Kadisha Congregation and Yitzchak Rosenberg of Beth Zion Congregation. They electrified the atmosphere with Chanukah songs and music, and the joy and excitement was intense.

The children were entertained by Mr. Music and a special Magic show. The exceptional joy and happiness which were shared by the children were beyond words.

To top it all off, a delightful three course holiday meal was served, complete with latkes and doughnuts. Gift bags were distributed to all attendees. Exciting games, toys and candy-filled dreidels were handed out to all the children.

It was truly an unforgettable event.