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

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.