The Chabad House of Caulfield annual “Chanukah in the Park” celebration, Australia’s biggest Jewish event, saw an estimated 15,000-30,000 people flock to Caulfield Park this year.
Visitors enjoyed a range of attractions and rides, an animal farm, pony rides, Israeli scout groups, J-Air Jewish Radio and much more with local restaurants providing a selection of Melbourne’s kosher culinary delights.
Highlights of the evening included a concert, the Schnapps band, and a recital of the Chanukah play by the Yeshiva Gedolah Bochurim.
Rabbi Yossel Gutnick CR, addressed the gathering, as did several dignitaries from our local Council Including MP David Southwick Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services, The Honourable Michael David Danby, an Australian politician and an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives, Mayor Jim Macgee, and Cr Michael Lipshutz.
Rabbi Zalman Gutnick of Chabad of Carnegie lit the Menorah.
The event concluded with a spectacular fireworks display and music.
The annual Chanukah celebration was organized by Shlomo Gurewicz, and was sponsored by Harav Yoseph Yizchok Hacohen and Stera Gutnick.
Thanks to all who participated and came to visit us during our live broadcasts….Hope next year will be bigger and brighter….Remember we are your Jewish One stop , Non Stop Entertainment 24 hours around the clock….Keep listening and visit our website for program and listening details http://www.j-air.com.au (Erwin Ancer,Sean Meltzer,Robert Bontschek & Amit Rehak)
IZZY!!!
Miss u Shmuli Althaus… Come visit us :))
Thank you.
How heartwarming and admirable your community work is!!
Reb Yossel, yet another amazing event!! May all your activities in Melbourne continue to grow, Ube’Iker the growth of Botie Chabad which the Rebbe appointed you to lead, direct and grow! Mechayil El Choyil!
Thank You Rabbi Gutnick for all that you do!
Love your Audsie buddy you left behind in CH!!