Shining Beyond | Chanukah 2020

In the early 90’s, Chabad arranged international live Chanukah celebrations via satellite. This was a new technology and an unbelievable feat at the time, connecting Jewish communities in Melbourne, London, Hong Kong, India, Paris, and the newly reopened Jewish community in Moscow. All these locations were connected via satelite with each other and the two prime locations, The Kotel in Jerusalem and 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn NY. The Rebbe participated in these events, sharing words of Torah and inspiration to thousands of viewers. The Rebbe urged them to continue making use of the technological advancements in the furtherance of proud Jewish observance and sentiment. Today we might be confronted with challenges that seem to distance us from each other. Some may feel a bit down about this Chanukah, but here, in this virtual program that we are doing, we are switching this around and taking control of the narrative. We are announcing in Proud Chanukah fashion that WE have and will be using the gifts of technology that G-d has granted us, and we will use it to reach and inspire even more people than ever before. This Chanukah, Let us follow the Maccabees and fight even though the darkness may seem too large to overcome, Let us follow the Lights and shine no matter the conditions we are in. Let us spread light to our friends and families through all the means that we have, through all the modern gifts of technology and through making sure each and every one has whatever they need for Chanukah, and that includes the Chanukah smile and spirit. https://videos.jem.tv 0:00 - Chanukah Live 0:33 - Using Out Technology For Good 2:34 - Chanukah Over Zoom 2:55 - Bryce Gruber-Hermon 3:03 - Robert Frost 3:13 - Danny Kladnitsky 3:26 - Heather Conn 3:30 - Rachel Dukes 3:37 - Shmuel (Artem) Gurvitch 3:51 - The Rebbe's Timeless Message FOLLOW US Facebook: @JewishMedia @JEMDailyVideo Instagram: @Jewish_Media Twitter: @JEMediaOrg YouTube: JewishMedia Website: JEMCentral.org