Hanukkah begins with 1st night menorah lighting

Hanukkah begins with first night menorah lighting
Wednesday night, the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy hosted a dinner for the community to kick off the celebration. And Thursday evening, a menorah lighting will take place in Court Square at 6:30 pm.
First Hanukkah menorah lighting held at Washington Square Park
Wednesday marks the first night of Hanukkah.The holiday commemorates the victory of the Maccabee fighters and the miracle of when a night's worth of oil--burne
Boston marks first night of Hanukkah with annual Menorah lighting on the Common
It was only the second time in the past 40 years that Christmas and the start of Hanukkah fell on the same day.
Maine communities host menorah lightings as Hanukkah begins
In downtown Portland on Wednesday night, "Chabad of Maine" celebrated the eight day holiday with an annual grand menorah lighting in front of city hall. The outdoor event featured live music and games for kids. Folks then could venture inside the nearby Merrill Auditorium for more events.
Hanukkah begins in Ventnor with traditional menorah lighting, nontraditional fire dance
Families turned out on a cool winter night to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah with a community menorah lighting Wednesday, presented by Chabad at the Shore and the city of Ventnor.
Menorah lighting in Syracuse Wednesday marks beginning of Hanukkah
Syracuse, N.Y. — The annual lighting of a public menorah will take place Wednesday in downtown Syracuse to mark the start of Hanukkah. This is the first time since 2005 that Christmas and the start of Hanukkah will fall on the same day. Since 1900, the first night of Hanukkah has fallen on Dec. 25 three other times: 1910, 1921 and 1959.
The Hoan Bridge to light up as a Menorah each night of Hanukkah: Here's what you should know
The Daniel M. Hoan Memorial Bridge will be illuminated as a menorah each night of Hanukkah for the next week, in partnership with Light The Hoan.
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Menorah lighting ceremony on the Mall
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Chanukah begins; Grand Menorah lighting scheduled downtown on Thursday
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Massive 22-foot menorah lighting makes one Michigan city a Hanukkah destination
The center candle of the 22-foot menorah will be lit by Sheriff Chris Swanson, with Prosecutor David Leyton and Michigan ...
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Chabad of Southern Nevada to host Grand Menorah lighting in Downtown Las Vegas
On Thursday, the Chabad of Southern Nevada will host the Grand Menorah lighting at Fremont Street at The Fremont Street ...
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Hanukkah begins with menorah lighting in Delhi
She spoke of hopes that Israeli hostages still held in Gaza will be freed, then led the crowd in traditional prayers before ...
City of Fredericksburg prepares for Menorah lighting
Dec. 25 marks the start of Hanukkah, and the city is getting ready to celebrate. Get ready to become a handy household hero ...
It's time to light the largest menorah in the Southeast