The JBBBS (Jewish Big Brothers\Big Sisters) project of the Jewish community of Dnipro continues to create a space of lively communication, support, and joy for children and families of the community. At the beginning of Hanukkah, project participants gathered for a special meeting, which began a cycle of festive events filled with light, creativity, and real emotions.
The meeting was held in a warm and extremely cozy atmosphere. At the creative master class, children and adults created symbols of festive home comfort with their own hands – loose candles and aroma diffusers, which should fill homes with the light and fragrance of Hanukkah. Working with the dough for Hanukkah donuts was a special joy: there were so many goodies that after the master class everyone enjoyed tasting them over a cup of fragrant tea, chatting and sharing their mood.
“It is important for us that the light of Hanukkah is felt not only in candles, but also in shared moments, in a warm atmosphere, in the feeling that you are not alone,” notes JBBBS project manager Tetyana Kaplunska. “It is from such meetings that a true sense of celebration and community is born.”
The day culminated in the joint lighting of the first Hanukkah candle in the Menorah Center gallery with the entire community. The solemn, yet homely atmosphere created a sense of unity and joy that is so characteristic of Hanukkah.
“We sincerely thank the Jewish communities of Dnipro and Greater Boston, as well as Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezky for their continued support and the opportunity to give children such bright and meaningful moments,” continues Tetyana Kaplunska, “The JBBBS program is part of the multifunctional Kegila project and holds meaningful and interesting meetings for children of all ages every Sunday. Everyone who wants to can join our friendly community and celebrate together – details and registration by phone: 068-480-30-52 (Nataliya).”
