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Marking this year’s Hakhel, the Shluchim in the Bukharian Queens community brought the Chanukah celebrations to a whole new level with public Menorah lightings events and car-topped Menorah parades and more • Full Story, Photos
Close to one thousand happy faces were seen on Sunday, the first night of Chanukah at the Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills (Beverly Canon Gardens), hosted by the JEM Community Center, with a grand setup of a large 10-foot Menorah, music, face painting, photo booths, fruit carts, latkes, and of course the traditional donuts. Joined by Mayor Lili Bosse (Mayor of Beverly Hills), Council Member Dr. Sharona Nazarian, and Holocaust Survivor Mr. Joe Alexander • Full Story, Photos
Chabad of Uganda, headed by Rabbi Moshe and Yocheved Raskin, hosted a high-profile Chanukah event attended by about 150 people, including the Jewish community, government officials, ambassadors and CEO’s. The event took place on the third night of Chanukah at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala • Photos
In the city of Vattakanal, India, Rabbi Jacob and his wife Pesi Marom have been shining the light of Torah and Mitzvot for many years, and during this time of Chanukah, they have been especially focused on illuminating the city with the light of the holiday. Their work as Shluchim has brought hope and joy to the community, helping to spread the teachings of Judaism and bring people closer to their faith • Full Story, Photos, Video
Chabad of Melbourne CBD held a special gathering for the newly elected leaders of Victoria on Chanukah. The event featured speeches from John Pressuto, the newly elected Liberal Leader of Victoria, and Rabbi Ephraim Block, as well as musical performances from Rabbi Chaim Herzog. it was a resounding success, bringing together leaders and community members to celebrate the holiday and reaffirm the timeless values it represents • Full Story, Photos
Over 60 Menorah-topped cars and Mivtzah Tanks paraded through the streets of Central Queens, to spread the light of Chanukah to the thousands of Yidden living in the Forest Hills, Rego Park and Kew Garden Hills areas. This year a Screen sided truck joined in to spread the miracle of Chanukah • Full Story, Photos
Moshe Simon – Crown Heights to Henya Roth – North Miami Beach
L’Chaim: Tonight (Wed.) at FREE
Shenur Zalman Korf (Ben R’ Benji) – Miami, FL to Bati Shemtov – Washington, DC
L’Chaim: Tonight, (Wed.) at Ulam Chana
Velvil Kahanov – Jacksonville, FL to Estie Brackman – Chicago, IL
L’Chaim: Tonight, (Wed.) at JCM
Mendel Gurary – Montreal, Canada to Zissel Tenenbaum – Morristown, NJ
L’Chaim: Tonight (Tues.) at Rubashkin
