Hanukkah Celebrated at Israel Pavilion in EXPO2020
Date
11/30/2021 1:19:34 AM
(MENAFN- A Communications) Yesterday saw the start of the celebration of Hanukkah at the Israel pavilion in EXPO2020 Dubai that will last till the 5th of December 2021. For each night a candle will be lit in the Hanukia, the first candle lighting was performed by Rabbi Levi Duchman. The ceremony started with speeches from Rabbi Levi Duchman, Ilan Sztulman, head of mission of the Israel consulate, and Nave Shachar, KKL-JNF Director for expo and GCC region. The speeches were followed by a performance from Dubai Talmud Torah and mini miracle children choir and Anna RF. Traditional Sufganiyot (the holiday donuts) were distributed to the attendees and the public who attended the ceremony.
Menachem Gantz the Spokesperson of the Israel pavilion said during his speech at the ceremony “Hanuka is the festival of light. Our tradition tells us that in each one of us, there is an internal light, which becomes even bigger and with much more influence and importance, once we gather together. The light once we are united is stronger and more significant.”
“Furthermore, We are asked in Hanuka not only to share our light with others but also to make an effort and look for the light that each one of our friends and people around us has.
I wish to thank the UAE for giving us the opportunity to look for and find each other's light.” he added.
Rabbi Duchman said “This is a very exciting evening; Last year we lit the Hanukia at the world's tallest building and now we’re lighting it at the world's largest show lighting the Hanukia at our pavilion that is without walls and open to everyone is an invitation to share our light with all participants,and visitors of the EXPO2020”
“The Hanukkah is the festival of light and the Israel pavilion at EXPO2020 came to show the light of the state of Israel, the state of Israel is the state of the jews in israel and the jews all over the world and our mission is to light the world” Mr. Sholman added
“If we simplify Hanukkah it’s a symbol of miracles, hope, lights and new beginnings so i feel there’s no better place or time to celebrate those symbols other than here in the UAE which we’re paving the way with our partners from the UAE for new beginnings, we’re hoping for a better tomorrow together for us and for our children” Said Mr. Shachar
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