The Ambassador of Israel to the U.S., Ron Dermer hosted New Jersey Chabad Rabbis, Yosef Carlebach and Mendy Carlebach at the official Chanukah Party of the Israeli Embassy, this past Tuesday.

The Israeli Ambassador spoke warmly about the significance of Chanukah and current events.   

The Rabbis met with noted guests at the event, including U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Victoria Coates, Israel’s National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat, and U.S. National Guard Major General Giselle M. Wilz.

Rabbi Yosef Carlebach, Ambassador Ron Dermer, Rabbi Mendy Carlebach

Rabbi Mendy Carlebach, Senator Norm Coleman, Rabbi Yosef Carlebach

Rabbi Mendy Carlebach, Rabbi Yosef Carlebach, US Deputy National Security Adviser Victoria Coates

Major General Wilz and Rabbi Mendy Carlebach

 Israel's National Security Advisor, Meir Ben-Shabbat, lights the menorah