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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) got an early start Tuesday to celebrating Chanukah outside of the state’s capitol building in Sacramento.
“Dancing the Hora today at the Menorah Lighting. It was my 7th Menorah Lighting, and I always love it,” he tweeted.
The event was organized by Chabad of California, and was attended by Shluchim from throughout the state.
Rabbi Mendy Cohen of Chabad of Sacramento spoke.
“The symbol of this menorah which we’re going to light today is telling each and every single one of us that these lights will never, ever cease to exist,” he said.
Consul General of Israel Akiva Tor spoke as well, and the Kol Yakov Yehuda Choir, led by Rabbi Mendel Duchman of Los Angeles, performed Chanukah songs.
Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin, head Shliach of California, introduced Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and presented him with the Lamplighter Award.
Governor Schwarzenegger praised the work of Chabad.
“The wonderful people of Chabad have done such a great job and have been such great partners of mine,” he said.
“Because we all know that government cannot take care of everything, so we need people at the Chabad that go out there and do great service throughout the year for the children and for people that need help.”
i look so cute!
BS”D
Yasher Koach, Rabbi Mendy…may the tradition continue until we see Moshiach, and light the menorah in the Beis HaMikdash…Blessings to all….
Every year, California puts on one of the greatest Chanukah celebrations outside of Israel – I am proud to not only be a member of Rabbi Mendy’s congregation, but want to urge every city where free speech, religion and celebration(s) are supported and host a Chanukah Celebration like this one. And each city that does this, not only brings light to the world, but helps other Jews be proud of their heritage – in fact, the most important statement of the day – to me – came from someone who was not quoted in the article, but should – “This… Read more »
The Happiest Chanukah event ever….
Go feter mendy and tante dinie!!
You guys are the best
Btw mushka and tzemach looking good 🙂
Miss you guys
go ezi you rock your the best inside and out !
and wow i cant believe how LONG u gise practiced for!! 🙂
go shmuel dovid!!!!
Thanx to the Cheder board for arranging yet another amazing event in Cali. Also thanx to Rabbi Cohen for providing his great insights. His speeches are memorable and forever burned in my memory.
Good to see mendel duchman back on shlichus
you da best!!
Where is Levi Cunin? He is the hardest working Cunin! happy Chanukah!
keep up the great work which you are doing on your shlichus of the Rebbe !!!
Are the best in the world
a tribute to the parents who are behind this children”s moisad..
this is our future….it give these kids real chizuk…
keep up your great work!!!!!!! impress others to do the same!.
Keep up the grrrrreat work!
I saw his talents 35 years ago in my class; Yup He came threw;
Mr. Landberg
another of the 100,000 reasons why i love the Rebbe and his chassidim
:))
may g-d bless you rabbi shlomo we love you
Can you imagine Gov. Jerry Brown dancing? Now that scene would be Finster Golus!
Mendel Cohen for Governor of the world.
i was part of the choir it was very embarasing
Go ephraim!
Why aren’t they any pictures of Rabbi Mendy?? He should be the main event!!!!
lets go Ezi lets go wooooooooooooo lol ;(
A Kiddush Hashem and Kidush Lubavitch..Chazak chazak