The first night of Hanukkah was a joyous one in Brooklyn, as hundreds of people from all over the country gathered to light the borough’s largest menorah in Grand Army Plaza. It was a cold night, said Rabbi Shimon Hecht of Congregation B’Nai Jacob in Park Slope,

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The free celebration takes place at the Newport Beach shopping center Sunday at 3 p.m., featuring holiday crafts, dreidels, doughnuts and free activities for kids.

To celebrate the second full day of Hanukkah a Menorah lighting ceremony was held in Rochester City Hall’s atrium Friday. Mayor Malik Evans joined Rabbi Vogel for the annual tradition celebrating the Jewish community here in Rochester,

This is the 14th year Menorah in the D has taken place in downtown Detroit, and organizers said they hope this tradition continues to grow year after year.

During the 39th Grand Hanukkah Celebration, Flint’s Jewish community and supporters gathered at Shea Automotive to celebrate the lighting of a 22-foot menorah hosted by Chabad of Eastern Michigan. Despite the cold and setting sun,

City and religious leaders lit the Menorah in Downtown Pittsburgh for Hanukkah. Mayor Ed Gainey led the event and said he hoped people could find light in any darkness they might be experiencing. “We pray for world peace.

The oversized menorah in the Pennsylvania Capitol was officially lit Thursday evening as the second night of Hanukkah began.

For those unfamiliar with Jewish holidays and traditions, CEO Daniel Staffenberg of Jewish Community Federation of Richmond offered this quick summary.