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Chanukah

When we think of Chanukah, we think of miracles and light and celebrations, of menorahs, dreidels, and jelly doughnuts. But this joyous holiday can also bring with it pain and loneliness for those whose lives have been shattered by terror and war.

CTVP works hard during this season of the year to bring the joy of Chanukah to these families. Menorahs and dreidels are distributed all over Israel and volunteers go to the homes of the families and kindle the lights with them.

As well, Chanukah parties are organized all around the country for families to come together. Among the festivities are the lighting of the menorah, refreshments including traditional latkes and jelly doughnuts, music, and entertainment by clowns. The goal is to enable these families to put aside for a short time the pain they experience daily and feel the festive spirit of this holiday of lights.

 

CTVP Brings the light of Chanukah to Terror Victimsacross Israel.
CTVP Brings the light of Chanukah to Terror Victims across Israel.
During Chanukah scores of volunteers guided by the CTVP staff visited many bereaved families of terror victims and family members of fallen IDF soldiers. They lit candles and brought them the message of Chanukah with a special emphasis on "Haor Yinatzeiach" - "the light will win."
A Time of Joy and a Time of Pain…
A Time of Joy and a Time of Pain…
This year in particular, there were 43 families in Israel who were in terrible pain, struggling to pull their lives together.

Each of these families had recently lost a loved one in the terrible fires up North and the pain and agony of their losses threatened to overwhelm them. It is to these families, in addition to all those we serve, that Chabad Terror Victims Project (CTVP) is presently providing special aid to help them through this terrible time in their lives.
Hollywood Director Kevin Bright Brightens the Lives of his New 'Friends'
Hollywood Director Kevin Bright Brightens the Lives of his New 'Friends'
Acclaimed Hollywood director Kevin Bright (producer and creator of the very popular Friends series) spent the seventh night of Chanukah bringing light and happiness to wounded soldiers of the IDF. About 25 soldiers who were wounded in the recent wars in Gaza and the second Lebenon war, came to a special Chanukah party organized by CTVP for them and their family members.
Orel’s Chanukkah Miracle.
Orel’s Chanukkah Miracle.
Orel was wounded two years ago in the city of Bee’r Sheva by a rocket attack during the war in Gaza. The rocket pierced his brain and caused a fatal injury. Doctors did not give him much hope.
Update from the front lines of the Carmel Fire
Update from the front lines of the Carmel Fire
In the past days, Chabad has set up humanitarian aid efforts that run 24 hours a day, with dozens of activists and volunteers who provide vital aid to those affected and critical moral support and counseling to the security and firefighting forces.
We have 9 centers in the vicinity which are open day and night to assist the bereaved, the misplaced families and the rescue forces.
Lighting the Hearts of Bereaved Families
CTVP bring light to bereaved families
Yesterday, the first day of Chanukah brought the first of many nights of home visitations to families of terror victims. Scores of volunteers guided by the CTVP staff visited many bereaved families of terror victims and family members of fallen IDF soldiers. They lit candles and brought them the message of Chanukah with a special emphasis on "Haor Yinatzeiach" - "the light will win."

The Sixth Night of Chanukah 2010 - Dedicate This Night to Victims of Terror and War in Israel
The Sixth Night of Chanukah 2010 - Dedicate This Night to Victims of Terror and War in Israel
On the sixth night of Chanukah, all of the public Menorah lightings to be held in all the major cities throughout Israel will be specifically dedicated to the victims of terror and war and their families.

We are asking that each and every one of you around the world join with CTVP in this very special showing of solidaritywith these families by dedicating all public and private Chanukah candle lightings on Monday night, December 6, 2010, the sixth night of Chanukah, to the victims of terror and war.
Terror Victims in Yerushalayim Enjoy Tremendous Chanukah Celebration
Terror Victims in Yerushalayim Enjoy Tremendous Chanukah Celebration
Numerous families of terror victims from Yerushalayim gathered at a wonderful Chanukah party from the Chabad Youth Organization. The theme for the evening...
Joyous Chanukah Gathering for Terror Victims in Hadera
Joyous Chanukah Gathering for Terror Victims in Hadera
This past Wednesday evening‚ the 6th night of Chanukah‚ dozens of terror victims and their families‚ along with staff members of Chabad...
The Chanuka Miracle of the Wounded from Modi'in
 The Chanuka Miracle of the Wounded from Modi'in
The wounded soldiers of the I.D.F. closed a circle at the Chanuka party st the Chabad Youth Org. headquarters in Kfar Chabad
The Baby‚ the Doctor and the IDF Soldier Meet Around the Chanuka Menorah of The CYO
The Baby‚ the Doctor and the IDF Soldier Meet Around the Chanuka Menorah of The CYO
A very special party was held on the seventh day of Chanukah for the families of terror and war victims in the city of Ashkelon and its vicinity.
Chanuka Gathering for Terror Victims in Sderot – Light inside‚ Firing outside
Chanuka Gathering for Terror Victims in Sderot – Light inside‚ Firing outside
Despite the nonstop firing of Kassam rockets‚ tens of terror victim families and their children gathered for a joyous Chanuka party in Sderot‚ Organized ...[more]
Bereaved father lights the Menora for Terror Victims in Be’er Sheva
Bereaved father lights the Menora for Terror Victims in Be’er Sheva
As is customary every year‚ tens of families affected by terror‚ gathered for a Chanuka party arranged by Chabad of Be’er Sheva. The warmth and joy ...[more]
Chanukah Lights for Terror Victims in Jerusalem
Chanukah Lights for Terror Victims in Jerusalem
Dozens of children of terror victims in Jerusalem enjoyed a special Chanukah party this week. The children included orphans‚ those who had lost brothers ...[more]
CTVP brings Chanuka light to Victims of Terror
CTVP brings Chanuka light to Victims of Terror
The CTVP started the first night of Chanuka bringing toys and joy for children who have been victimized by terror attacks in Israel.
Light in Solidarity
Light in Solidarity
On the fourth night of Chanukah‚ hundreds of menorahs will be lit in solidarity with terror victims‚ signifying "Light will prevail." Rabbi ...[more]
EXCEPTIONAL IDF SOLDIERS JOIN TOGETHER AT CHABAD CHANUKA PARTY
EXCEPTIONAL IDF SOLDIERS JOIN TOGETHER AT CHABAD CHANUKA PARTY
On the fifth night of Chanuka‚ a group of the IDF’s Exceptional (The Rebbe’s term for the IDF’s handicapped soldiers) gathered for a special Chanuka ...[more]
Children for Children
Children for Children
Children from Chabad of Owings Mills in Maryland Remember Young Terror Victims at Chanukah Time
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