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Posted by Esther Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:00:18 PST
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0 responses 0 comments The Chabad Center of Bakersfield invites the entire community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at our annual public menorah lighting ceremony.

The grand Chanukah celebration will take place on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.
 
Following the lighting, the program will feature Chanukah gifts, treats and live music.

Chanukah, a celebration for all time, is highlighted by the kindling of the Menorah each night of the holiday.

"It is a holiday that enriches our lives with the light of tradition," said Rabbi Shmuel Schlanger, director of the Chabad Center.

"In ancient times, our ancestors rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem with the menorah. Today, we rededicate ourselves to making this world a better and brighter place."

Chanukah also propagates the universal message that ultimately good will prevail over evil, freedom over oppression and light over darkness.

In its Chanukah outreach campaign, Chabad of Bakersfield joins thousands of Chabad centers across the globe that are staging similar public displays of the menorah and its symbolic lights. From Australia to Africa, Columbia to Hong Kong, New York City’s ground zero to the White House lawn, hundreds of thousands will experience the joy of Chanukah with Chabad.

Join Chabad in a public display of unity at this exciting menorah lighting ceremony. Bring the kids and make this your special Chanukah celebration.

Public menorah lighting
On the third night of Chanukah
Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m.
Location: The Marketplace –– 9000 Ming Ave.
• Hot latkes
• Fresh Chanukah donuts
• Music
• Kids! Get your free driedel. NO charge!
For more information, call Chabad at 835-8381 or log onto:
www.chabadofbakersfield.com

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