Crowds showed up at the plaza in Port Washington on Tuesday night to witness the lighting of the giant menorah signaling the first night of Chanukah. This year the Jewish festival of lights began on Dec. 20 and will last through Dec. 27. Hot latkes, chocolate Chanukah gelt and colorful balloons combined with holiday music and dance while everyone waited for sundown when the first of eight candles would be lit. The public display of the menorah is a tradition with, led by Rabbi Shalom Paltiel. Everyone present was offered a single candle to light before going home to enjoy this happy eight-day celebration.
Chabad's Chanukah Celebration Lights Up The Night
The first of eight candles was lit at sundown on Tuesday by Jews around the world.
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hank ratner May 17, 2013 at 01:37 pm
A 135 million dollar budget with another 5 million+ assured for next year, teachers have to buy…Read More "school supplies" in Port Washington? Are you kidding?