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Photos: Hanukkah menorah lighting on Town Common

by | Dec 18, 2022 | Featured, Featured: Features

The annual lighting of the menorah to celebrate the start of Hanukkah took place Sunday evening at the Town Common. The event consisted of singing, praying and the lighting of the ornamental menorah.

Menorah lighting

The menorah stands near the gazebo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Menorah lighting

The Cooper family — (clockwise from left) Wendy, Michael, Jack and Kelsey — are the keepers of the menorah and organizers of the event. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Menorah lighting

Attendees sing a traditional Hanukkah song from the gazebo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Menorah lighting

Children stand around the menorah. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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