November 20, 2007

Mr Moshe KANTOR
President European Jewish Congress

Shalom from Zion and Jerusalem.

With the Hanukkah coming upon us, in which our homes are illuminated with the candles of the Hanukiah (the Hanukkah Lamp), filling our souls with inner joy, spiritual uplifting, and thanksgiving to the creator for his goodness.

1 wish to wholeheartedly bless you and your family, that the light of the Hanukkah days and their joy shall continue accompanying you throughout the entire year and grace you with good favors, bestowing much blessing and success in all your labor and favorably fulfilling your hearts desires.

I favorably remember your unique, warmhearted and pleasant nature and personality. with which I had the privilege of being acquainted during my visit to your community: the positive impressions of this visit are still etched in my heart to this very day.

Happy Hanukkah, may God's blessing be upon you, and may you be successful in all you do.

With great respect,

Yona METZGER
Chief Rabbi of Israel