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        12/9/2007, Kislev 29, 5768

      Chabad Broadcasts Menorah Lighting to Millions


      Chabad Lubavitch of California broadcast their Chanukah candlelighting ceremony Thursday to nearly 100 million Americans, including US servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan who were joined by Chabad members to light their own menorahs. 

      The hour-long Sacramento bash was attended by California Governor Arnold Schwarznegger, and was organized by Rabbi Chaim Konin. Actor Jon Voight also RSVP'ed to the event
       

      Chabad representatives from regions in California badly hit by recent wildfires were honored for their service to their respective communities during the disaster.