CBDChabad Sydney brought the Festival of Lights to Rushcutters Bay at its 8th Annual Inner East Public Menorah Lighting.
Over 100 people from across the Sydney community, and from all affiliations gathered to welcome in Chanukah.
All those that attended received Chanukah DIY Kits, Draidels, Moroccan doughnuts, latkes, chocolate coins and drinks. There was something for everyone; massive jumping castle, Chanukah themed face-painting, park games and more.
Thank you to Woollahra Council, Rimon Catering, Leap Frogs and GlowUp Artists for making the event a great success. Thank you to Shmulik Scuri for the menorah, Yossi Shmueli for set up, Leona Sol and Veronica for photography. Thank you to the donors and sponsors who made this event possible and a success!
For the 36th year running, Chabad NSW in conjunction with CBDChabad Sydney hosted Chanukah in the City located in Martin Place, opposite Parliament House, the seat of the NSW Government.
Despite the unpredictable blustery weather, following a beautiful car menorah parade that snaked its way from Vaucluse to the Opera House via various iconic landmarks, the event was well attended by a wide range of Sydney Jewish Community members as well as various representatives of local and federal government.
With the backdrop of classic Chanukah songs played by Cantor Niasoff and special guest performance by Robert Tiecher, there were rides and entertainment for young and old alike.
The attendees were addressed by Senator the Hon. Tim Ayres, representing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Kellie Sloane, liberal candidate for Vaucluse who read a special letter for the event from the Premier.
After the lighting of the Menorah, the attendees enjoyed a comic juggling act by international performer Mr Gorski.
