Purim is live in Chernigov! - A Preview

Chanukah Lighting at your Home

Chanukah at home

People have been sending in photos of themselves lighting Menorah at home

It is very special to see the light of Chanukah reaching everyone in their homes

The youth went to visit people and personally light Menorah with them

Keep scrolling down for some more beautiful pictures of the light of Chanukah lighting up the entire Chernigov

HOT! - Chanukah Miracle Contest

Take a picture of yourself lighting Menorah for an entry into a raffle for a tablet computer.

Each night = 1 more picture = 1 more raffle ticket
:)

Chanukah - Night 1!

 Climbing up. . . 

 A light in the darkness

 Spontaneous dancing

"I can almost reach the top. . ."

A Tefillin Wrap-Up

Walk into the synagogue in Chernigov, or any place where you may find a Jewish man, and chances are that you will see him clutching his precious pair of tefillin. Within the past two weeks, an additional 7 Jews have joined the Tefillin club, and are now donning tefillin daily. In a beautiful display of brotherly love that reaches across divides of the ocean, culture, and language, Chabad of Long Island City, NY, led by Rabbi Zev Wineberg, generously sponsored tefillin for those who can't afford to buy their own pair. The men were thrilled to receive their tefillin. One man proudly cradled his tefillin as if it were a baby. Another called a friend to convince him to start donning tefillin as well, explaining how many blessings he has seen in his personal life since he committed to this daily mitzvah. 

Sukkah Party!

 Simchas Bais Hashuava in Chernigov was the place to be, especially if one happened to be under 30. The youth club organized a dynamic program, complete with music, delicious food and interactive games. They competed against other youth groups all over Ukraine for the best event, and the unbiased consensus in this city, judging by the reactions and involvement of the participants, was that Chernigov won. The excitement and joy it generated (see video!) was palpable in the sukkah, as the farbrengen lasted until 2:00 in the morning.

Pure Nachas

The children of Preschool Chai put on an adorable presentation in honor of the new year. As they danced and sang about Judaism and the holidays, the eyes of the audience teared up. The children were so excited to live and to teach the Judaism they are learning. One mother remarked that she never had a chance to learn about Jewish life; now, her little daughter is bringing the traditions into their home.