Chanukah was very exciting. As usual, we lit the big menorah every day on the "ploshada" (square) in front of Privatbank, in the center of
Every day at Bais Menachem we had a special program, with all sorts of contests, for the kids, culminating in "ponchiki," lovingly made by Beila and her crew, chocolate Chanukah gelt, donated by Ruti, and the lighting of the school menorah. Of course everyone at the school, and hundreds in the community, received free menorahs and candles.
We had three teams participating in the annual "Intellect Cafe," and the staff of Bais Menachem won a prize. We also made a Chanukah party for the community, where the kids from Bais Menachem presented their productions.
The shul was really full on Chanukah as well, with many new people coming after the menorah lighting, Boruch Hashem! We are glad to welcome all of our new members! After davening, we all shared the joyful Shabbos seudos together, with a full meals, as usual, and the special addition of latkes and still more "ponchiki" -- thanks cousin Stuie for the delicious filling for them!
This is my first attempt at blogging, so I hope this goes easily and the pictures also arrive to the blog. I"YH I'm hoping to post some of our previous pictures as well, working backwards, as I find the time.
Paka! Leah
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