Mayor Bevilacqua hosts menorah lighting at City Hall
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Vaughan comes together
to celebrate Chanukah
During a Menorah Lighting Ceremony at City
Hall, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua delivered the following statement, joined by
Council, Vaughan staff and members of the community:
“Let me begin by welcoming everyone to Vaughan City
Hall to mark Chanukah.
“Known as the Festival of Lights, Chanukah is a
story of faith - one that has come to symbolize the triumph of good over
evil. It teaches us the importance of religious freedom,
tolerance and human dignity.
“For eight nights, families, friends and
neighbours will gather to recognize the occasion by lighting the candles of the
menorah. During this period of prayer and reflection, we are reminded of how a single
vial of oil burned miraculously for eight days on the menorah.
“Chanukah commemorates the struggle of the
Jewish people to overcome adversity and to find light in times of suffering. It
teaches us that peace can reign triumphant and that, by working together, we
can build a brighter, better world for ourselves and our children.
“I want to remind everyone that we will
come together for an additional Menorah Lighting Ceremony taking place Sunday,
December 9th, at Garnet A. Williams Community Centre at 3:30 p.m. I hope you
can join us. I look forward to celebrating with you once again.
“On behalf of the City of Vaughan, I wish everyone
a very happy, memorable and blessed Chanukah.”
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