Community Chanukah Kickoff in Canton Set for Saturday, Dec. 16 at

Once again, the front lawn of ARCH Orthodontics’ Canton office will be the site of a community menorah-lighting to mark the joyous holiday of Chanukah and the entire holiday season. The ceremony – free and open to all -- will be held on Saturday, December 16, at 6 p.m. (rain, snow or shine), at 800 Washington Street opposite Canton Town Hall.

The celebration is organized by Rabbi Mendy and Rivka Horowitz of the Chai Center of Canton whose mission is to reach out and create a warm atmosphere for Jews of all ages to explore and experience their heritage in a welcoming environment.

The program will feature a traditional giant menorah-lighting ceremony and blessings, festive music, song and dance. Refreshments will include latkes (potato pancakes). Hot chocolate is being sponsored by the Schlossberg –Solomon Chapel of Canton and Israeli donuts will be provided courtesy of Zayde's Market in Canton. It’s expected that local dignitaries will attend.

The 8-day holiday of Chanukah, which this year runs from sundown December 12 to 20, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem following the surprise victory by the Maccabees over the much larger Seleucid (Syrian/Greek) army in the year 166 CE.

Dr. Andrew Chase of ARCH said, “We are pleased to once again host this holiday display and bring wonderful smiles and joy to the community.”

For more information: 781-956-2507 http://www.jewishcanton.com/december-2016.html or cantonchaicenter@yahoo.com. (RSVPs are appreciated.)

ARCH Orthodontics, the ‘Official Orthodontist of Miss Massachusetts’, has 8 offices in addition to the Canton location. For more info: www.archorthodontics.com / 1-800-28-SMILE. - By Stanley Hurwitz / 508-269-0570 / stanhurwitz@gmail.com