Every year on the 5th night of Chanuka, the Gorsky-Kavkazi Jewish Center in Brooklyn organizes a special Chanuka celebration, commemorating the miracle of Chanuka. This year was no different.
     The event attended by over 50 people of different ages and backgrounds joined together on Saturday, December 9 in the cozy space at the back of our community synagogue on Ocean Parkway and Avenue C.
     The evening began with the lighting of the Chanuka candelabra, the 5th candle on the menorah. As the light filled the room with warm air, hanging garlands and décor made the room cozy on the milieu of holy books lining the walls. Boys and girls of all ages sat at round tables, competing in fun and interactive games, part of the intellectual café program prepared specifically for Chanuka every year. Other activities included, amusing apple biting contests and intriguing Juhuro trivia.
     Jelly donuts, the traditional food commemorating the miracle of the oil flask that was found in the Temple, snacks and fruits were part of the festivities. Friends reunited, laughter and fun- that was truly a miracle of Chanuka.

Leah (Lana) Ifraimova