English: A public menorah placed by Chabad-Lubavitch stands at Kigali City Hall, Rwanda, in Kigali, Rwanda on December 18, 2022 the first night of the eight-day holiday. The menorah is part of Chabad-Lubavitch's worldwide Hanukkah awareness campaign that includes 15,000 large public menorahs in more than 100 countries around the world, including in front of landmarks such as the White House, the Eiffel Tower, and in Trafalgar Square in London. The campaign was launched in 1973 by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, the most influential rabbi in modern history, forever altering the awareness and practice of the festival. The campaign highlights the central theme of the holiday — publicizing the story of the Hanukkah miracle -- and encourages the main practice of lighting ones own menorah at home.

The celebration carries added significance this year as Jewish communities worldwide mark the year of Hakhel, a once-every-seven-years tradition that sees Jewish gatherings focused on unity and Torah learning and practice.

Chabad-Lubavitch’s Hanukkah campaign will reach 8 million Jews in more than 100 countries this year.

Credit: Chabad.org

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