You’re invited to the City of Vaughan’s Menorah Lighting Ceremony and Chanukah celebration!
Join us to celebrate Chanukah at the City of Vaughan’s annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony. The festivities will get underway at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) on Monday, Dec. 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.!
Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council welcome you to take part in this free event, which will include official remarks, an interactive DJ, a colouring mural, balloon artist, traditional Chanukah refreshments and more! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, founder and spiritual leader of Chabad Flamingo, will preside over the ceremony.
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.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Confirm your attendance for the event online.
To learn more, visit vaughan.ca/festive.
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“As the Jewish community in Vaughan and around the world prepares to welcome the beginning of Chanukah, we are reminded of the importance of faith and that good will defeat evil. And while it is a time for celebration, many of our Jewish residents continue to mourn. We recently marked the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. One year later, and too much antisemitism and Jew hatred have been brazenly displayed here in Canada and around the world. The true meaning of Chanukah is perhaps more important now than ever. It is a time for Jewish residents to reaffirm their commitment to their faith while we all stand strong against injustice in our world. As Mayor, I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure that our Jewish and Israeli residents are safe and feel safe at all times. This year, the City proudly installed the Vaughan Gateway Sign and Menorah at City Hall. This new Menorah will serve as the centrepiece for our Chanukah celebrations for many years to come. I hope you will join us at City Hall on Monday, Dec. 30 as we light this new Menorah for the first time together. On behalf of the City of Vaughan, I want to wish everyone celebrating a safe, peaceful and happy Chanukah. Chag Chanukah Sameach!”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
QUICK FACTS
- The City of Vaughan will host its annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Vaughan City Hall on Monday, Dec. 30 starting at 3:30 p.m. to mark Chanukah.
- 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.
- The Menorah, or Holiday Candelabra, is the most recognizable symbol of Chanukah, symbolizing light and life.
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