Fountain Hills celebrates Grand Menorah Lighting on the Avenue
Rabbi Mendy Lipskier lit the Grand Menorah on the Avenue of the Fountains during the Grand Menorah Lighting event on Sunday, Dec. 10.
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The Chabad of Fountain Hills welcomed the community in remembrance of Chanukah.
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“It’s so important in a time like this to come out together. Not to cower at home, but to come out and celebrate in public with pride,” Rabbi Lipskier said in a prepared speech.
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The eight-branched candelabra along the Avenue in Fountain Hills was lit to commemorate the miracle of the Chanukah.
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Sweet treats, Latkes, apple sauce and more were served to the gathered public.
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The ceremony was filled with singing, reciting blessings, gift giving and of course, eating traditional Chanukah treats.
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A craft table was available for people young and old to decorate their own dreidels.
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The ceremony featured local dignitaries and many community members who showed their support for the local Jewish community.
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State Senator John Kavanagh addressed the public denouncing the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad.
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“The world and Fountain Hills will never forget the horrific attacks on Oct. 7 against the citizens of Israel and the ongoing struggle for all of the people of the Jewish faith to live peacefully without the fear of violence and antisemitism. The Town of Fountain Hills is honored to be your friend,” said Sharon Grzybowski, Town of Fountain Hills vice mayor.
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Fountain Hills celebrates Grand Menorah Lighting on the Avenue
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
Rabbi Mendy Lipskier lit the Grand Menorah on the Avenue of the Fountains during the Grand Menorah Lighting event on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
The Chabad of Fountain Hills welcomed the community in remembrance of Chanukah.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
“It’s so important in a time like this to come out together. Not to cower at home, but to come out and celebrate in public with pride,” Rabbi Lipskier said in a prepared speech.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
The eight-branched candelabra along the Avenue in Fountain Hills was lit to commemorate the miracle of the Chanukah.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
Sweet treats, Latkes, apple sauce and more were served to the gathered public.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
The ceremony was filled with singing, reciting blessings, gift giving and of course, eating traditional Chanukah treats.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
A craft table was available for people young and old to decorate their own dreidels.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
The ceremony featured local dignitaries and many community members who showed their support for the local Jewish community.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
State Senator John Kavanagh addressed the public denouncing the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad.
Independent Newsmedia/Cyrus Guccione
“The world and Fountain Hills will never forget the horrific attacks on Oct. 7 against the citizens of Israel and the ongoing struggle for all of the people of the Jewish faith to live peacefully without the fear of violence and antisemitism. The Town of Fountain Hills is honored to be your friend,” said Sharon Grzybowski, Town of Fountain Hills vice mayor.
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