Rabbis and politicians came together for Chabad of Melbourne CBD’s yearly Chanukah Cocktail Party in Parliament, hosted this year by Chabad of Melbourne CBD together with Chabad of Carlisle Jewish Russian Centre.
Over 500 people came came together for the lighting of the first candle of Chanukah at Parliament House in Melbourne.
Rabbi Dr. Shimon Cowen, representing the Shliach of Chabad of Melbourne CBD’s Rabbi Chaim Herzog who is currently overseas, chaired the evening.
Rabbi Yisroel Sufrin spoke about celebrating the spirit of our religion freely in a country like Australia, we are most fortunate.
Other speakers included Premier Ted Baillieu, Mr. Daniel Andrews – Leader of the Opposition and David Southwick – MLA Member for Caulfield – Victoria.
The Menorah Lighting was done with Rabbi Yisroel Sufrin lighting the candle and making the bracha and Premier Baillieu assisting him.
Rabbi Cantor Phillip Heilbrunn performed a powerful and beautiful rendition of Chanukah songs.
All agreed it had been a beautiful evening, with participants enjoying hot, fresh doughnuts and latkes.
I’ll just join myself to comment number 6!!!
We love you all!!!!
From Jerusalem
VERY PROUD OF YOU YISSY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !
A LICHTIGEN CHANUKAK TO YOU ALL FROM LONDON .
ALSO NICE TO SPOT THE TELSNERS THERE – GOOD WISHES TO THEM TOO – MISS YOU HERE !
Happy Chanukah! Chaim
Rabbi Chaim,
Keep up the good work lighting up the darkness of galus
chaim what a kiddush hashem
Rabbi Herzog continue to go from strength to strength
we are very impressed yisroel!!!
Well done Yisroel! You should continue to go from strength to strength together with your wonderful family.
Happy Chanukah
Eli, Nechama and Kids
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what does cbd stand for?
http://www.chabad.org.au
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Rabbi Sufrin is gold! There’s no rabbi like him. Always helping students in the most discreet manner, and caring for each girl like theyre his daughters. Thank you rabbi Sufrin. Happy Chanukah
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