IllumiNation

Published January 13, 2021 | By Lynley Shimat Lys

On Thursday, December 17th, IllumiNation, a one-hour program spearheaded by Rabbi David Booth of Congregation Kol Emet in Palo Alto celebrated the 8th night of Chanukah in a nationwide, virtual celebration. Rabbi Booth is the nephew of Avi Soifer and Marlene Booth. Leaders and congregants from all 50 states and 2 provinces in Canada joined together at once. More than 1,300 people, including many Sof Members, attended. The event included a concert by internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Neshama Carlebach. This was a night of Jewish solidarity that will not soon be forgotten. Link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZkzkhrDTLc&feature=youtu.be

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