Menorah Lightings Near Bethel

Written by Hannah Stone, Schneerson Center for Jewish Life

Chanukah, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrian oppressors in the land of Israel and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem with the lighting of the Menorah. Although they had only one day’s supply of olive oil it miraculously lasted eight full days until new oil was obtained. The Menorah is a symbol of hope and freedom. Chanukah is celebrated for eight consecutive days with the lighting of one candle the first night and increasing each night with an additional light until all eight are lit.

The Schneerson Center of CT will be hosting several local area Menorah lightings for the festival of Chanukah, which begins the evening of December 6 and ends on December 14. The community is invited to these lightings that will feature, live holiday music, chocolate gelt coins, dreidels and other exciting holiday giveaways. These family friendly events are geared to all ages.

The following is a listing of Menorah lighting events to take place.

Wilton Community Menorah Lighting Celebration Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

A giant outdoor Menorah Lighting at the Wilton Town Green in Wilton, CT. Event will include live music, Chanukah gelt, dreidels, and is perfect for the whole family. Free and open to all. Led by Rabbi Levi Stone of the Schneerson Center. For more information call (203) 635-4118 or visit www.schneersoncenter.org

Westport Community Menorah Lighting Celebration - Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:15p.m.

Light the Westport Menorah at Compo Acres Shopping Center 400 Post Road East in Westport, CT 06880. Event will include live music, chocolate gelt, dreidels, and is perfect for the whole family. Free and open to all. Led by Rabbi Levi Stone of the Schneerson Center. For more information call (203) 635-4118 or visit www.SchneersonCenter.org

Weston Community Menorah Lighting Celebration Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.

A giant outdoor Menorah Lighting at the Wilton Town Green in Wilton, CT. Event will include live music, chocolate gelt, dreidels, and is perfect for the whole family. Free and open to all. Led by Rabbi Levi Stone of the Schneerson Center. For more information call (203) 635-4118 or visit www.schneersoncenter.org

Stew Leonard’s (Norwalk) Community Menorah Lighting Celebration - Monday, December 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

A giant outdoor Menorah Lighting co-sponsored by Beth Israel & Stew Leonard’s will include live music, hot latkes, Chanukah chocolate gelt, dreidels, and is perfect for the whole family. Free and open to all. Led by Rabbi Yehoshua Hecht of Beth Israel and Rabbi Levi Stone of the Schneerson Center. For more information call (203) 866 0534 or visit www.bethisraelct.org