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Arnold Schwarzenegger, with Rabbi Cunin Dance

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 20 - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a symbolic light of the menorah State Capitol today as part of the annual celebration of 12 Chabad Chanukah. The Governor joined with Rabbi Baruch S. Cunin, director of West Coast Chabad-Lubavitch and other Chabad representatives to share messages of holiday cheer to the people of California.
After greeting the crowd with "Shalom" Governor Schwarzenegger has called for the people of Chabad "heroes" who had "an incredible impact on thousands and thousands of people." Standing before the Capitol Building Sacramento, thanked the charitable group for its "important contribution to the state."

Before turning the menorah, the Governor recalled the Maccabees of ancient Israel defied their oppressors to restore the Temple and experience "the miracle of the oil "that lit a candle for eight days even though they do provide a single day." The menorah is a powerful symbol of faith " Governor Schwarzenegger said: "It was supported by the tradition and authorized by the courage of the Jewish people. "

During the event, Rabbi Cunin presented a large spinning top, decorated as a gift to the governor and the people of California. The base of the cone was inscribed with a quotation from Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who said: "The spirit of Chanukah experience in the implementation of joy, warmth and light in our lives, not only with our loved ones, but with everyone. "

In his speech, Rabbi Cunin said, "All power in the world speaks how the power of Chabad is really the power of light including light of our Rabbi. "The rabbi spoke about the Hanukkah miracle and enduring message of light overcoming darkness, adding: "The way you fight is the darkness by lighting a candle."

Rabbi Cunin also noted that the Hebrew letter in the light has a numerical value of 207 - which is the exact number of years from the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Shneur Zalman was released from his imprisonment in Czarist Russia. The release of the rabbi in the 19th day of the Hebrew month Kislev is a key date for Hasidism Chabad, because after his release, he spread his teachings on a larger scale than ever.

Rabbi Mendy Cohen, director of Chabad of Sacramento, told the audience that value is rewarded with miracles. He listed examples from the Maccabees and the menorah, the release of Alter Rebbe from prison, the incredible growth Chabad in California under the leadership of Rabbi. Governor Schwarzenegger also praised the courage and joked that he is "the most powerful Governor Union, both physically and spiritually. "

Serving as master of ceremonies for the event was Michael Helfant, President and COO of Marvel Studios, which has been Chabad a friend for two decades. "Almost every day I work with superheroes like Spider-Man, X-Men and Fantastic Four," he said, "But now I am here to celebrate with some very different superhero ... The people of Chabad are heroes who successfully exploits miracle every day. Then As we celebrate the miracle of Chanukah that spread a powerful message of hope and light. "

David Akova, Israeli consul General in San Francisco, also called the crowd in Sacramento. He brought greetings from the Holy Land for the "festival of lights and freedom," Hanukkah calling "a universal celebration in the world." Before the light symbolic menorah, Rabbi Cunin and souvenirs offered prayers for victims natural disasters in 2005.

Fifteen Chabad schools throughout California were represented on stage. Each school has organized a project Special Menorah, holding competitions in which students hand painted menorahs to convey the universal message of celebration and beauty. A student each school came to create his own shows for the governor. The only included menorahs Lego colorful chandelier, a newspaper covered with leaves, and a line of chandeliers Schwarzenegger figurines on the message, "The Jewish people:" I'll be back. "

Sid Engel Orchestra provided the music for the festive event, and there was also a show choir Tiny Tots Chabad. Children in each choir had a headdress topped by a symbolic flame, and also took the letters money which together write the word "Hanukkah".

At the end of the celebration, given gifts were distributed to members the public so that they in turn can make a person less fortunate during Chanukah. After helping to distribute the gifts, Governor Schwarzenegger joined a group of Chabad rabbis at the scene of a merry dance.

Editor's Note: The schools represented at the ceremony Chabad Hebrew School of Glendale, the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach Chabad the Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School Los Angeles, the Bais Rebbe Junior High Girls Los Angeles, the group of young Chabad of Noe Valley Chabad Hebrew School in Palo Alto, Hebrew School Chabad Sacramento Chabad Hebrew School of S. Clarita Valley, Chabad Hebrew School of S. Cruz, S. Chabad Hebrew Academy Diego, the Chabad Hebrew School S. Jose, Sunnyvale Chabad Hebrew School, Family Chabad Hebrew School Reisman Tarzana, Youth Zone Chabad of Tri Valley, and the Hebrew school Chabad of Walnut Creek.

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four decades ago, now runs largest network of educational and nonsectarian social services under
Jewish auspices on the West Coast.