Prague: PM Blesses and Lights the Chanukah Menorah!

CZECH REPUBLIC, Prague [CHI] — Hundreds of local residents and Israeli tourists gathered on Sunday, the third night of Chanukah, in the Jan Palach Square for the central menorah lighting with local Chabad Shliach Rabbi Manis Barash.

Participating was the Czech Republics Jewish Prime Minister Mr. Jan Fischer, who blessed and lit the menorah. Also present was Mr. Yaakov Levi, the Israeli Ambassador in Prague, Mr. Shmulik Micha, the Israeli Council General, and the mayor of Prague.