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Public Menorah Lighting is the term for public menorah lightings that take place in central locations around the world. This initiative was started by the Rebbe's shluchim (emissaries) as part of Mivtza Chanukah (Chanukah Campaign). Through this lighting, one does not fulfill their personal mitzvah obligation, but it is done to publicize the miracle of Chanukah in the most expansive way to as many Jews as possible. Today, public menorahs have spread to every corner of the world, including prominent locations such as the White House, near the Eiffel Tower, and more. | '''Public Menorah Lighting''' is the term for public menorah lightings that take place in central locations around the world. This initiative was started by the Rebbe's shluchim (emissaries) as part of Mivtza Chanukah (Chanukah Campaign). Through this lighting, one does not fulfill their personal mitzvah obligation, but it is done to publicize the miracle of Chanukah in the most expansive way to as many Jews as possible. Today, public menorahs have spread to every corner of the world, including prominent locations such as the White House, near the Eiffel Tower, and more. | ||
The initiative previously faced fierce opposition from various Jewish groups in America, such as Reform Jews and similar groups, but after a prolonged legal battle, Chabad chassidim achieved a decisive victory with the Rebbe's encouragement. | The initiative previously faced fierce opposition from various Jewish groups in America, such as Reform Jews and similar groups, but after a prolonged legal battle, Chabad chassidim achieved a decisive victory with the Rebbe's encouragement. | ||