A massive Chanukah operation took place during this year of Hakhel in the IDF.
After a month of planning and organizing with the staff for Mivtza Chanukah in the IDF in Central Israel, alongside a mass mobilization of young men and bochurim from Chabad communities in the center of Israel, over 220 bochurim and young men set out on Mivtza Chanukah to bring light and holiday spirit to the tens of thousands of soldiers and police officers in Central Israel.
Summary of Mivtza Chanukah 2022, in numbers:
– Over 25,000 dear soldiers were visited by the Chabad volunteers who made their day
– Over 220 dedicated Chabad volunteers took part in Mivtza Chanukah
– 156 units and bases in the IDF and the Border Police received encouragement and an important visit from Chabad
– Almost 20,000 fresh and delicious jelly doughnuts and care packages were distributed to soldiers and police officers
– Thousands of menorahs and candles were handed out
– Over 300 Hakhel events and Menorah lighting ceremonies took place, while sharing Dvar Torah and holiday cheer
– Over 54 vehicles with Chabad crews drove to the bases
The military rabbinate thanked Chabad for the amazing operation: “We wanted to thank you for your blessed activity for the soldiers of the IDF. There is no time better than Chanukah to spread light to the army bases, and you did this in an amazing way. You took initiative, drove, and lit Chanukah candles with dedication and effort.
May you, Chabad volunteers in Central Israel, keep on spreading your great light wherever you go.”
Grateful and appreciative,
Reut Unit
The Military Rabbinate
Go Eliyahu Gutman! Amazing Work.
Hatzlacha Rabba!