December 11, 1997 The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU) urges Jews of all affiliations to spend Thursday, December 25, the second day of Chanukah, lighting up the faces of the lonely. "What better way to celebrate Chanukah, the festival marking our spiritual victory over foreign forces, than to engage in acts of generosity, charity, and chesed, the very cornerstones of our tradition. On a day when many of us have off from work, let us spend our time visiting the elderly, the lonely and the less fortunate. This Chanukah, let our deeds as well as our menorahs illuminate the world," said Rabbi Raphael B. Butler, executive vice president of the OU. Visit:
The Orthodox Union, celebrating 100 years of service to the Jewish community of America and beyond, is the world leader in youth work, advocacy for the disabled, synagogue services, adult education and political action. Its kosher supervision label, the OU, is the world’s most recognized kosher symbol and can be found on over 200,000 products in 56 countries around the globe. The OU will be arranging visits to the childrens’ sections of
hospitals in the Manhattan area. Participants are required to bring a wrapped gift (value
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