Menorah Lighting Sparks Hanukkah Celebrations In Newton, Boston

NEWTON, MA — Hanukkah, the festival of lights, begins with a symbolic flame and the lighting of a menorah. On Sunday in Newton and elsewhere, the local Jewish community came together to show solidarity and strength on the first night of the eight-night holiday.

“Especially in these days where there have been attacks on the Jewish Community, I think its particularly important that we stand together and remember the values we all share,” said State Rep. Ruth Baiser.

One person even dressed as a dreidel and danced to get everyone in a festive mood.

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