MARGARETVILLE — To celebrate the start of Chanukah, Congregation B'nai Israel in will be lighting the first candle of a 6 foot outdoor electric menorah on Sunday December 14 at 4:30pm.
Congregants and all members of the public are welcome to attend There will be a brief presentation about the meaning of the holiday. Jelly donuts, dreidels and chocolate gelt candy will also be given out.
The menorah will be on the west side of Main Street in Margaretville across from the DMV.
Chanukah is the eight day festival of light commemorating the rededication of the temple
in the 2nd century BCE after Jews fought off their oppressors.
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