Families, friends, and community members brought love and laughter to the pier for the first night of Chanukah The Malibu Jewish community came together to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with music, food, inspirational speeches, and hope. Chabad of Malibu held the event at The Malibu Pier to light the first Chanukah with Rabbi […]
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, was among the attendees Malibu residents from all ethnic backgrounds gathered at the Malibu Pier last week to call for peace following Hamas militants’ surprise attack on Israel. Blue and white flags were waved, and banners that read “We Stand With You,” were seen on Thursday, Oct. 12, just a […]
Gathering with friends and family is always a Chanukah tradition (as well as eating latkes). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, both the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue and Chabad of Malibu curtailed public gatherings as the Jewish Festival of Lights holiday was celebrated this week. MJCSâs Chanukah event is one of its most well attended gatherings of the year; however, 2020âs was celebrated by members online for candle lighting and songs. A drive-through holiday event to collect clothing and books was postponed.Â
Chabad has always celebrated publicly, which was out of the question this year during the pandemic. Chabad continued its tradition of placing a large menorah on Pacific Coast Highway at Webb Way but, as Rabbi Levi Cunin of Chabad said, âThis Chanukah is so different than any other Chanukah.â Chabad set up virtual events last week in Point Dume and a few other locales. Celebrants could drive by and pick up a small box of pre-packed gifts and a menorah. An