PHOTO
Yesterday evening the celebration of Hanukkah at the Israel pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai, saw the first candle lighting performed by Rabbi Levi Duchman. The celebration will last until the 5th of December 2021 where each night a candle will be lit in the Hanukkiah. The ceremony started with speeches from Rabbi Levi Duchman, Ilan Sztulman, head of mission of the Israel consulate, and Nave Shachar, KKL-JNF Director for EXPO and GCC region. The speeches were followed by a performance from Dubai Talmud Torah, mini miracle children choir and Anna RF. Traditional Sufganiyot (the holiday donuts) were distributed to the attendees and the public who attended the ceremony.
Menachem Gantz the Spokesperson of the Israel pavilion said during his speech at the ceremony: “Hanukkah is the festival of light. Our tradition tells us that in each one of us, there is an internal light, which becomes even brighter and with more influence and importance, when we gather together. Each light, once we are united is stronger and more significant.
“We are asked in the time of Hanukkah, not only to share our light with others but also to look for the light that each one of our friends and people around us has. I wish to thank the UAE for giving us the opportunity to look for and find each other's light.” he added.
Rabbi Duchman said: “This is a very exciting evening; Last year we lit the Hanukkiah in the world's tallest building, and now we’re lighting it at the world's largest show. Lighting the Hanukkiah at our pavilion that is without walls and open to everyone, is an invitation to share our light with all participants and visitors of the EXPO2020.”
Shachar concluded: “If we simplify Hanukkah, it’s a symbol of miracles, hope, lights and new beginnings so I feel there’s no better place or time to celebrate those symbols than right here in the UAE, which we’re paving the way with our partners from the UAE for new beginnings, we’re hoping for a better tomorrow together for us and for our children.”
-Ends-
About the Israeli Pavilion
Designed without walls, for maximum openness, attendees of Expo 2020 and beyond are invited to the Israel pavilion.
Israel is a place of innovation, offering a vision and horizon in dealing with the challenges of humanity. The pavilion has an emphasis on challenges such as; agriculture, water, medicine, communications and cyber issues. The pavilion will showcase its open and diverse society that provides equal rights to all its inhabitants, it is a society that respects different peoples and cultures and is a recognised and respected state among participating nations.
The Pavilion is to act as a platform for future business development - an initial point of contact between Israelis and trade partners visiting the exposition.
https://www.israelexpo2020dubai.com/
https://www.facebook.com/IsraelExpo2020Dubai
https://twitter.com/IsraelExpoDubai
https://www.instagram.com/israelexpo2020dubai/
© Press Release 2021
Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.
The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
