Page 12 - The Jewish Voice - January '24

Page 12, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 11 Rabbi Berel Namdar, who also serves as the Juno Many members of the country clubs remarked that they
Beach Police Department chaplain, spoke of the power were most moved by the presence of the Jewish children
Locals Gather for Chanukah of light over darkness and the light within us as he led at these events, the leaders of the Jewish future. Seeing
the community in song.
the children so engaged and proud of their Yiddishkeit
Celebration Each person lit a candle as the crowd sang melodies of filled them with hope and courage for a brighter Jewish
Chanukah and of hope, accompanied by Ron David Gold tomorrow.
Hundreds of locals on the clarinet.
joined together for an The town threw a fun party with hot kosher latkes,
uplifting celebration donuts, chopped liver, and more. Menorah gift boxes were
led by Rabbi Berel given to all in attendance.
and Tzivia Namdar of
Chabad of Singer Island
& the Beaches, hosted
by the Town of Juno
Beach. Mayor of Juno
Beach Alexander Cooke
opened the evening
with warm words of
Chanukah greetings and
lighting the shamash
candle. The Juno Beach
menorah was lit by Police Chief Brian Smith.

Chabad Celebrates Chanukah

with Country Club Members

Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens was out making a
difference in different parts of the community each night of
Chanukah. On the third night of Chanukah, Chabad of Palm
Beach Gardens hosted a Chanukah lighting at Ballenisles
Country Club with 100 members in attendance and on the
fourth night at Mirasol Country Club with over 400 attendees.
At each event, Rabbi Dovid Vigler spoke about the
modern relevance of this ancient Festival of Lights and
how it inspires us today to be better Jews, without fear
or intimidation.
Attendees were given Chanukah goodies as well as
Chanukah menorah gift sets and a Jewish community
calendar. The significance was most meaningful because
the Greeks in the Chanukah story forbade the Jews from
using a Jewish calendar. It served as a symbolic testament
to the eternal strength of our nation. Local Happenings on page 13