Celebrating Chanukah!
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Vaughan will hold its annual
Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 19
Chanukah is the festival of lights, and
the City of Vaughan is marking this festive season with its annual Menorah
Lighting Ceremony.
The community is invited
to join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council on Monday, Dec. 19 at 3:30
p.m. at Vaughan City Hall to take part
in this important event. Rabbi Kaplan of Chabad@Flamingo will preside over the ceremony,
which will include a performance by the Shmuel Zahavy Cheder Chabad Boys Choir.
Traditional refreshments will be available after the event.
Chanukah is an
eight-day holiday celebrated each year by people of the Jewish faith. It is
observed to commemorate the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem.
The candles used on the
menorah are admired during the holiday and are not used in any other purpose.
Placement of the menorah is usually near a window providing people on the
outside an opportunity to share in blessings of the lights. The flame of the
candle burns each night and serves as a time for reflection and thanks.
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“The
City of Vaughan’s Menorah Lighting Ceremony is a celebration of Chanukah, the
festival of lights. The story of Chanukah is one of faith and the triumph of
good over evil. For people of the Jewish faith, it represents an opportunity to
gather, light the menorah and reflect on the year’s blessings. On behalf of my
family and the City of Vaughan, I want to extend my best wishes during this
Chanukah celebration for health, happiness and prosperity. Chag Chanukah Sameach!”
- Mayor Steven
Del Duca
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FACTS
- This Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place on Monday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall, located at 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
- A menorah holds nine candles – eight symbolize the number of days the Temple lantern blazed, and one is a helper candle used to light the others.
- Vaughan Council has also endorsed Menorah Lightings at City facilities including Vellore Village Community Centre, Kleinburg Library and Chatfield District Park.
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