Chabad of Melbourne CBD held their annual Chanukah Lighting on the 5th night of Chanukah at Victoria’s Parliament House, this was their 8th event in Parliament and their 16th in the City of Melbourne.
A large crowd including many Jewish community leaders were in attendance to participate in the Chanukah Festivities and ensuing Cocktail Party.
Rabbi Chaim Herzog introduced the three guest speakers: Mr. James Merlino, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Mr. David Southwick, the Shadow Minister for Education and Member for Caulfield and Rabbi Shaul Engel – Shliach of Chabad of Bayside.
In his address to those assembled in Queen’s Hall, Herzog spoke on the significance of celebrating Chanukah, The Festival of Lights. He was then joined at the podium by James Merlino for the formal Menorah lighting ceremony.
Following this, Melbourne’s well renowned Chazan Braun led participants in singing a number of Chanukah famous melodies.
We enjoyed listening to Chazan Yehezkel Braun and his sons singing the Chanukah songs. Yishar Koach
rabbi chaim is the best shliach out there
Was there, Function a true Kiddush Hashem
Happy Chanukah
Go Rabbi Herzog
What a fantastic function, the atmosphere was electric,
well done Rabbi Chaim.
P.Weinberg