On Tuesday, 27th December 2005, the Jewish Agency held a grand Channukah candle-lighting ceremony with Jewish communities around the world.

During this ceremony, Jewish Agency emissaries lit candles in fifteen communities around the world, together with many olim and veteran groups in Israel, who are members of programs for young adults, such as SELA and Babait Beyachad, which connects new olim with veteran Israelis.

 Jewish Agency Chairman Zeev Bielski with immigrant youth

The main ceremony was held at the Western Wall plaza at 19:00 (Israel time), with the attendance of the Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Mr. Zeev Bielski,  prominent figures, and immigrant youth.