Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski to Address Public Menorah Lighting
On Saturday at 7 pm Congressman Kanjorski will join Bais Menachem in lighting the menorah on Wilkes-Barre's Public Square. The event is part of the global Unite the Lights Campaign which seeks to direct the groundswell of sympathy and solidarity in the aftermath of the Mumbai tragedy, towards a commitment to decisive and concrete acts of goodness and kindness. All are encouraged to intended.
The campaign aims to empower record numbers of people with the menorah lights’ inclusive message of unity and goodness.
Unite the Lights asks everyone to join at least one public or communal menorah lighting, and/or to plan one with their own family and friends as a call to action.
“The horrible events in Mumbai have provoked a universal outcry and tremendous goodwill by people across the entire spectrum who want to do something meaningful,” said Rabbi Uri Perlman of Bais Menachem Youth Development Program in Wilkes-Barre.
The grassroots appeal of Unite the Lights has sparked the interest of celebrities and political figures who will carry the message on their own personal youtube videos where they share their personal thoughts about their involvement and the resolutions they made.
The campaign also encourages people to share their resolution with others by posting photos and video clips of their participation at a Unite the Lights event, on www.unitethelights.com.
The campaign has the broad-based support of Jewish organizations and anticipates wide participation in this event.