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Newly elected Mayor Naheed Nenshi of Calgary lit the Shamosh candle at the 22nd Annual Community Menorah Lighting Ceremony.

Rabbi Matusof's Speech at the PM's Home
Chanukah 5771-2010

PM Harper hosts Chanukah Celebration at his Private Residence

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, known for his great friendship with Canada's Jewish population and his strong support of the state of Israel, hosted a private Chanukah reception along with his wife Laureen, at his home last week.

Calgary Herald at Matusof Home

Avremy, 7, right, lights his candles during a lighting of the menorah ceremony on Thursday, the second day of Hanukkah, at a southwest Calgary home Thursday. His older brother Yudi Matusof, 12, centre, with their father Rabbi Menachem Matusof, at left in background.

Dr. Dan Goldstein Lights Menorah Printed Version

Rabbi Menachem & Rochel Matusof Visit PM's Home

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, hosted a Menorah lighting at his Private Residence, with Rabbi Menachem & Rochel Matusof to mark the start of Chanukah.

Happy Chanukah from JFP

At Calgary Menorah, Prime Minister Pledges to Defend Religious Freedom

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised to do all he could to defend religious freedom throughout the globe as he helped light a Chanukah menorah erected by Chabad-Lubavitch of Alberta.

Prime Minister First to Light Menorah at City Hall
Video - CTV - Tue Dec. 23 2008 1:27 PM

Harper Lights Jewish Candle
Video - Lyle Aspinall, Calgary Sun, Dec 23, 2008, 1:14 AM

Harper Celebrates Hanukkah
Video - Globeandmail - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 10:37

Harper Vows to Remain Ally of Israel as He Helps Light Menorah
CBC News - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 8:22 AM

Canadian PM Pledges to Remain Staunch Ally of Israel
Sina - 12-24-2008 12:26 AM (Beijing Time)

Harper Helps Light Menorah

Prime Minister's Speech

Prime Minister's Speech at the at menorah lighting ceremony.

Metro News Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008

Calgary Sun
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008

Calgary Herald
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008