Chabad of Namibia Brings Chanukah to the Jews of Windhoek and Beyond
At Windhoek’s Central Park, a Public Chanukah Menorah lighting took place, arranged by Shluchim Rabbi Yosef and Mushka Rahimi of Chabad of Namibia. Dozens of Jews from the local community came to celebrate with a Public Menorah lighting and event • Full Story, Photos
At Windhoek’s Central Park, a public Chanukah Menorah lighting took place, arranged by Shluchim Rabbi Yosef and Mushka Rahimi of Chabad of Namibia. Dozens of Jews from the local community came to celebrate with a Public Menorah lighting and event.
At the Menorah lighting, the head of the Windhoek Hebrew Congregation Rabbi Tzvi Gorelick, spoke of the virtue of Chanukah and its connection to Namibia as a whole.
“Remember, shine your light on the world because the light chases away the darkness. No more evil, no more war,” Rabbi Gorelick said.
Director of Chabad Namibia Rabbi Yosef Rahimi said the message during Chanukah is the idea of light overcoming darkness and hope over despair Jewish people across the world should celebrate it proudly.
“For Jews all over the world, we should all celebrate this day proudly and should not be shunned by anyone. Even a small light can overcome darkness. Wishing everyone happy Chanukah, and everyone doing all acts of kindness,” he said.
A group of Tmimim from johanesberg arrived to help the Shliach over Chanukah.
The Namibian, a local newspaper sent a Reporter to cover the Chanukah event.
After the lighting, the group of Temimim visited a nearby city, 5 hours away, to light the Menorah with the Jews of the city.
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