Jewish Pride for Mexico’s Jews

The Baja California Sur peninsula on the Western end of Mexico was bustling with Chanuka activities this year.

During the Eight days of Chanuka, parties were held daily in Baja Sur, including an Israeli Chanuka Party, Special Tourist Chanuka party and dinner, Party in S. Jose del Cabo, Grand Menorah Lighting for the first time ever right in the heart of La Paz, where, thanks to the efforts of businessman Daniel Berrebi and Yoel Goldshein, a 3 meter Menorah was built and constructed, with over 30 people attending.

The small group of La Paz Jews are beginning to develop a Jewish Community, led by Shliach Benny Hershcovich, and this was the largest event that they had so far.

Chanuka culminated in Los Cabos with a grand Motzaei Shabbos Menorah Lighting right on the Marina of Cabo S. Lucas, with tourists and locals in attendance, giving the honors of lighting the candles to supporters and dignitaries.

The highlight of the evening was the first ever “Improv Chanuka Story” acted out by random volunteers to a brilliant audio recording of the Chanuka Story.