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L'chaim Chabad Lubavitch in Partnership with Yeshivas Lubavitch Manchester wraps up a whirlwind of Chanukah activities that saw a record number of Chanukah parties, programs and participants.
The JLI ran a series of classes for both men and women exploring the deeper dimension and relevant messages of Chanukah.
Thousands of elderly, ill and lonely individuals were visited as well as 20 old age homes and 5 hospitals thoughout the 8 nights of Chanukah.
Programs and parties for Children, teens, students, adults, families and seniors were organised by L'chaim Chabad Lubavitch across Greater Manchester.
Manchester saw its biggest Chanukah celebration yet, with thousands attending the Gala Chanukah Family fun day and carnival at Tesco Valley Park in Prestwich.
Small Jewish communities throughout the North West were not forgotten with residents in Blackpool, Stoke on Trent, York etc. receiving a much welcomed visit and Chanukah treats from the L'chaim volunteers.
The Mitzvah Tank patrolled the Manchester night life reaching out to young Jews assisting with the lighting of the Menorah and being a listening ear for some in their most vulnerable state.
This years chanukah awareness campaign included a targeted social media campaign, dozens of Bus Adverts, tens of public display Menorahs and 4 Grand Car Menorah Parades.
With the focus on children, a Chanukah Mitzva mission was run through all the local schools encouraging the children's participation in the celebrations. Special chanukah gifts and Chanukah Gelt were enjoyed by thousands of children especially those from low income families.
In cooperation with the L'chaim Foodbank hundreds of children from needy enjoyed gifts of games this Holiday season.
In numbers
5200 donuts were distributed
3500 Chanukah guides were made available
3000 Dreidels were spun
2000 Menorah kits were handed out and lit
7000 engaged with our online Chanukah awareness campaign
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