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Annual public menorah lighting to be held at the Marketplace
Topics: Chanukah, Jewish, event, Family
Posted by Esther Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:56:12 PST
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0 responses 0 comments Come join in Bakersfield's annual public menorah lighting and celebration on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.

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 feature Chanukah 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.

For more information, contact Chabad of Bakersfield at 835-8381 or visit us on the web at www.chabadofbakersfield.com

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Public Menorah Lighting
6th night of Chanukah
Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.
The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.
• Hot Latkes
• Fresh Chanukah Donuts
• Music
• Kids, get your free Driedel

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