Chabad hosts Hanukkah events for all ages
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Children at Chabad Hebrew School have fun making “latkes” (potato pancakes), a Hanukkah tradition
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Monroe Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is celebrated this year from Dec. 11 to 19 and Chabad of Orange County, headed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, is hosting an myriad of Hanukkah events for all, regardless of background or affiliation, from community menorah lightings around the county, to the grand community “Hanukkah in Candy Land,” among other programs and services.
Chabad’s annual Hanukkah Bowl Party will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Colonial Lanes, 78 Brookside Ave., in Chester. The party will feature the theme of “Hanukkah in Candy Land.” The construction of a giant jelly bean menorah will be the highlight of the event.
In addition to the giant menorah lighting, the event will feature a variety of innovative activities, including sandy-candy dreidels, chocolate “gelt” toss, edible dreidels and a hot buffet dinner, Hanukkah treats and bowling.
Menorah lightings around the county
Chabad will be hosting public menorah lightings throughout the county. The ceremonies will include the traditional lighting of the menorah, as well as singing of Hanukkah songs, “dreidels,” hot “latkes” (potato pancakes) and other traditional Hanukkah treats such as doughnuts and chocolate “gelt.” Local dignitaries will be joining and sharing words of greeting. These programs are free of charge and open to everyone, regardless of background or affiliation. Lighting will be held in Monroe, Goshen, Chester, Washingtonville and Tuxedo:
Washingtonville Sunday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m., EJ McLaughlin Square. Special guest: Village of Washingtonville Mayor Thomas DeVinko.
Tuxedo Park Monday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., Tuxedo Train Station, across from Tuxedo Park entrance. Special guest: Town of Tuxedo Supervisor Peter Dolan. Menorah lighting will be outdoors, followed by reception inside the train station.
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| Joshua Caplan, 6, of Highland Mills, decorates a Hanukkah gift for a toy drive at Chabad’s Youth Zone Kids in Action for the Community |
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Chester Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. (Menorah lighting at 7 p.m.), lighting of jelly bean menorah during the Grand Hanukkah in Candy Land, Colonial Lanes, 78 Brookside Ave. Special guest: Town of Chester Supervisor Stefan Neuhaus.
Goshen Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m., on the Village Green.
Monroe Thursday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m., Chabad Monroe Location, 845 Route 17M (Chase Bank building). Special guest: Village of Monroe Mayor John Karl and Trustee Charles Lesser. Menorah lighting will be outdoors, followed by reception inside Suite 202.
Rabbi Pesach, accompanied by Chabad staff and volunteers, will also be visiting adult homes and nursing homes throughout the area over the holiday, bringing joy and cheer, latkes and chocolate “gelt,” to the residents.
For a full schedule of Chabad’s Hanukkah events, and to receive a free menorah, contact Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston at 782-2770 or info@ChabadOrange.com, or visit www.ChabadOrange.com.
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Children show the Hanukkah packages they made for the 66 Jewish Cadets at West Point Military Academy, at Chabad’s Youth Zone Kids in Action for the Community
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Rabbi Pesach Burston makes doughnuts, a Hanukkah tradition, with Chabad’s Bar Mitzvah Club |
Frederick Pulver, 5, of Highland Mills decorates his train menorah at Chabad Hebrew School |
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