It took an army of volunteers, a lorry’s load of donuts, and a factory’s worth of candles to make it happen, but tens of thousands of Jewish residents enjoyed the traditions, joy and pride of Chanukah.
Chanukah in Manchester had a completely different face thanks to the efforts of L’Chaim-Chabad who brought the warmth and meaning of the eight nights to people of every age and affiliation. From kids to seniors and everyone in between, there was something for everybody.
It started before Chanukah began with lectures and courses on the history, meaning and laws of the holiday. Young mothers and their babies got into the Chanukah spirit at Mummy and Me with themed crafts and traditional songs.
As Chanukah got underway, the … Read More »