The Lubavitch movement has organised the event as its Chabad House was targeted by the terrorists.

It will be seeking to direct the groundswell of sympathy and solidarity in the aftermath of the tragedy towards a commitment to decisive and concrete acts of goodness and kindness.

Unite the Lights will ask everyone to join at least one public or communal menorah lighting, and/or to plan one with their own family and friends as a call to action.

The Liverpool event will take place on Tuesday (6pm) at St George’s plateau in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Steve Rotheram.

There will be music, fresh doughnuts, fire jugglers and chocolate coins.

Lubavitch Liverpool’s Rabbi Avremi Kievman said: “The horrible events in Mumbai have provoked a universal outcry and tremendous goodwill by people across the entire spectrum who want to do something meaningful.”

The grassroots appeal of Unite the Lights has sparked the interest of celebrities and political figures who will carry the message on their own personal Youtube videos where they share their personal thoughts about their involvement and the resolutions they made.

The campaign also encourages people to share their resolutions with others by posting photos and video clips of their participation at a Unite the Lights event on www.unitethelights.com