Helicopter candy drop and special effects menorah among Chabad Chanukah events
Orange County. :Chabad of Orange County will host a variety of Chanukah celebrations Monroe and Chester.
| 13 Dec 2022 | 09:09
Monroe Village Mayor Neil Dwyer, left, and Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone, second from left, at a Monroe Menorah Lighting in the past. They are pictures with Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, along with some of their children. This year’s Menorah Lighting in Monroe will be held on December 18.
In preparation for Chanukah, the Jewish Women’s Circle gathered at the Chabad Center in Monroe for Menorahs & Martinis. Pictured: Chana Burston, director of Chabad, Corbett Hoffman, of Goshen; Becky Benezra, of Monroe; and Serach Alicia, of Goshen.
Hudson Mendelovitz, of Central Valley, is fascinated by the dreidel he made at Chabad Hebrew School. Also pictured is his teacher, Shira Rimler. Hudson’s family is hosting Chabad’s Central Valley Menorah lighting on Monday, December 19.
Chabad Hebrew School student Sofia Greenberg, of Goshen, decorates Chanukah socks in preparation for Chanukah.
The Burston family, who direct Chabad of Orange County, at last year’s donut Menorah. This year there will be a special effect menorah with sparklers and lasers at the Monroe Menorah Lighting & Festival on December 18.
Chabad of Orange County, headed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, is offering an array of Chanukah celebrations for all ages across the county. Events are open to all and will include menorah lighting, Chanukah songs, dreidels, latkes, donuts and chocolate “gelt.”
Grand Chanukah Festival with helicopter gelt drop and special effects menorah - Sunday, December 18, 4 p.m.:
Special Effects Menorah Lighting with a laser and light show. Celebration will continue indoors with a photo booth, crafts, latke bar and donuts. New Chabad Center, 94 Gilbert Street in Monroe. Register at www.ChabadOrange.com/geltdrop
Central Valley Menorah Lighting - Monday, December 19, 5:30 p.m.:
Outdoor Menorah Lighting followed by an indoor reception in the party room of Hudson’s Ice Cream. Register at www.ChabadOrange.com/CVlight.
Chester Menorah Lighting -Tuesday, December 20, 5 p.m.:
Festive outdoor Menorah Lighting at the Chester Town Hall, 1786 Kings Highway, Chester. Register at www.ChabadOrange.com/ChesterLight
The Great, Big, Mega, Gigantic, Enormous Latke Sizzle-Wednesday, December 21, 6 p.m.:
For the first time in Orange County, Chabad is offering the Mega Latke Sizzle – where families can peel, grate, mix and fry their own latkes. A latke bar will provide an array of toppings. A stilt-walker will entertain. Chabad Center, 94 Gilbert Street. Register at www.ChabadOrange.com/latke
Tuxedo Menorah Lighting and reception -Thursday, December 22, 6:00 p.m.:
Outdoor Menorah lighting followed by indoor reception. Tuxedo Train Station, 240 Route 17. Register at www.ChabadOrange.com/TuxedoLight.
About Chanukah
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, begins this year on the evening of Sunday, December 18 and concludes the evening of Monday, December 26. It recalls the victory more than 2100 years ago of a militarily weak Jewish people over the Syrian Greeks. Upon recapturing their temple only one jar of oil was found, enough to burn only one day, but it lasted miraculously for eight. In commemoration, Jews celebrate Chanukah for eight days by lighting an eight-branched candelabrum known as a menorah. The menorah is placed on a window or a doorpost facing the outside, symbolizing hope and religious freedom.
For online Chanukah resources including recipes, videos, guides and more visit www.ChabadOrange.com/mychanukah