The Menorah Community youth project of the Dnipro Jewish Community, which is actively developing thanks to the efforts of the Zislin family, held a warm and inspiring women’s lesson dedicated to the holiday of Hanukkah, uniting participants around the light of tradition, learning, and sincere communication.
The meeting began with the lighting of the Hanukkah candles, led by Arie Ivakhnenko, and this moment of light and unity immediately set the tone for the entire evening. Leah Mayevskaya then led a fun and lively game of Kahoot on the theme of Hanukkah, which not only had the participants smiling and engaged, but also easily and dynamically recalled the important facts and meanings of the holiday.
The central part of the program was a lesson on the meaning of Hanukkah, also taught by Leah Mayevskaya. It concluded with a “Questions and Answers” segment, where each girl could ask what truly concerns them and receive a sincere, insightful answer.
The meeting concluded with a festive master class led by Esti Zislina, during which the participants decorated donuts in various styles, demonstrating their creativity and deep artistic flair. The resulting designs were beautiful, delicious, and Hanukkah-inspired.
“We strive to ensure that every Menorah Community meeting becomes a space where knowledge meets warmth, where you can ask questions without stress, feel supported, and experience Chanukah not as an abstract story, but as a living light that truly unites,” says project co-director Esti Zislina. “Chaunukah is a special time for us to discover ourselves, help others, and participate in various events, and for all of this, we sincerely thank the Jewish Community of Dnipro, under the leadership of Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezky.”
