Michael R. Schmidt~For Sun-Times Media Rabbi Mendel Shemtov, Director of the Chabad of Elgin & Hoffman Estates lights the second candle of the Menorah during their celebration of Chanukah Sunday evening in Elgin.
Michael R. Schmidt~For Sun-Times Media Rabbi Mendel Shemtov, Director of the Chabad of Elgin & Hoffman Estates lights the second candle of the Menorah during their celebration of Chanukah Sunday evening in Elgin.
Michael R. Schmidt~For Sun-Times Media Rabbi Mendel Shemtov, Director of the Chabad of Elgin & Hoffman Estates greets attendees including Cathy Ilani (left) as they enter during the congregation's celebration of Chanukah Sunday evening in Elgin.
Michael R. Schmidt~For Sun-Times Media Rabbi Mendel Shemtov, Director of the Chabad of Elgin & Hoffman Estates greets the Silverstein family as they enter during the congregation's celebration of Chanukah Sunday evening in Elgin. The Silverstein's are Jason (from left) Sam, 3, and Marina.
Michael R. Schmidt~For Sun-Times Media Rabbi Mendel Shemtov, Director of the Chabad of Elgin & Hoffman Estatesspeaks to the congregation while his son Levi, 22 months looks on during their celebration of Chanukah Sunday evening in Elgin.
ELGIN — The lighting of the Menorah at Chabad Jewish Center of Elgin marked the congregation’s first celebration of Chanukah for more than 50 guests who attended Sunday evening. Rabbi Mendel Shemtov said he’s hopeful the new community also presents an “opportunity for anyone who …
