Festive Chanukah in Copenhagen

In celebration of Chanukah, over 700 people joined Chabad of Copenhagen’s Chanukah in town- 2-part festivity, the public outdoor menorah lighting, followed by an indoor party in the elegant City hall.

For the outdoor lighting, a few hundred people gathered on Radhuspladsen, Copenhagen’s main square, and were addressed by the Shliach, Rabbi Yitzi Loewenthal, and by various dignitaries.

After the lighting, Chanukah gifts were given to the hundreds of children present, while there was music and dancing with 2 bands, a fire show, food and drink.

After the outdoor lighting, the celebrations moved to the city hall, for a grand Chanukah party. 400 people packed into the hall, where the Israeli Ambassador spoke and lit the menorah. and while the adults were entertained by a Klezmer band, the children had their own entertainment, with a magician and Chanukah arts and crafts.

Every day and night of Chanukah there were various activities including a dreidel-house with the ‘Chanukah time machine’ – video presentation, nightly lightings, Chanukah parties, a camp for children, office and home visits and Menorah kits distribution.

With thanks to the bochurim Shmulik Berkowitz, Mendy Richler, Naftoly Junik and Mendel Raskin.