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“Lighting up the world” - from Australia to Los Angeles

On the first night of Hannukah, December 7 th , precisely two months after the murderous attacks of October 7 th , EL AL presented its “Lighting up the world” initiative which invited Israelis and Jews from around the world to join together in lighting Hannukah candles with the aim to “connect the world with one big light” and send out a message of unity. It was the longest Hannukah

candle lighting chain ever attempted – starting in Australia and ending in Los Angeles – and many children from around the world took part, including Israeli kids from the areas most hit by the attacks. The Hannukah lighting initiative began in Australia on December 7 th 2023 at 18:00 local time and ended in Los Angeles – such an exceptional event it is expected to enter the Guinness

Book of Records. Hannukah is about celebrating the power of light over darkness, and the belief in miracles. The Hannukah candle lighting chain sent out a message of unity and solidarity, showing that light will always be stronger than darkness. Voicing a message of hope is especially meaningful these days, as Israel prays for the safe return of all its hostages.

The president of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog, EL AL CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, Doron Journo, father of Karin Journo z”l, an EL AL employee murdered on October 7 th , and sisters Lina and Romy Swissa whose parents were also murdered

EL AL CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia and company commander Evyatar Zeituni who was wounded in battle.

Dafnie Beck, wife of Captain Itay Yehoshua z”l who was killed in combat in Be’eri on October 7 th , lighting a Hannukah candle

EL AL CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia and her deputy, Omri Cohen, presenting President Herzog with an aircraft model

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