Hundreds gathered to celebrate Hanukah with menorah lighting ceremony in Philadelphia
People gathered at Independence Mall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world.
Hanukkah celebration in Philadelphia marks 50 years since first public menorah lighting
WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor The parade ended in front of a 32-foot menorah where Rabbi Shemtov lit the fourth candle symbolizing religious freedom and hope. “In everyone’s life, we can make miracles, and now especially we’re ...
Hundreds gather to celebrate 4th night of Hanukkah with menorah lighting ceremony in Philadelphia
Hundreds of people gathered at Independence Mall on Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world. It happened at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia in 1974. Ray Strickland talked to ...
Get a sneak peek of the Menorah lighting ceremony on the Mall
Tickets for the lighting on Wednesday are available at NationalMenorah.org. Ticket holders get some special Hanukkah perks, too. "Those in attendance will be treated to hot traditional Hanukkah latkes (potato pancakes) and donuts," organizers said. "Complimentary personal menorah kits and dreidels will also be distributed."
Hanukkah events for Friday: Menorah lighting at Rochester City Hall
Hanukkah is officially underway. The Jewish holiday to celebrate the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and religious freedom began at sundown on Wednesday.
‘The best Hanukkah they ever had’: Brooklynites celebrate light, miracles at lighting of borough’s largest menorah
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Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah Dedication to Rabbi Butman
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Night of triumph: Crowd cheers lighting of sand-sculpted menorah during Hanukkah on Juno Beach
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Public Square hosts menorah lighting and winter festivities (photos)
In addition to watching the lighting of the menorah, attendees were also able to take part in winter festivities like ice ...
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Menorah lighting at Philadelphia's Independence Hall carries historical significance | Digital Brief
The first public menorah lighting took place in Philadelphia 50 years ago in 1974. Jan Carabeo explains and brings your other morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Andrew Kozak.
Menorah lighting at Kenwood Mall kicks Chanukah celebration into high gear
T he Jewish community of Cincinnati celebrated Chanukah (Hanukkah) at Kenwood Mall on Thursday with a giant menorah lighting, ...
Menorah lighting held outside One Government Center
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