Chabad of Tallahassee celebrates Hanukkah with menorah lighting, parade
Hanukkah, the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” is celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods.
The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication,” and is named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. The holiday begins the evening of Dec. 7 and continues through Friday, Dec. 15.
Chabad of Tallahassee and FSU has planned several celebrations starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, on Florida State University's Landis Green with the lighting of a giant 6-foot menorah. It will be followed by Hanukkah treats, hot chocolate music and dancing.
Other events include:
Hanukkah at Cascades Park
Chabad of Tallahassee will hold a menorah lighting and unity Hanukkah celebration from 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St. There will be chocolate gelt, a carnival for kids, doughnuts and latkes, music and dancing.
Menorah Parade
Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU, a Jewish outreach organization, will be having theirannual Menorah Parade through Tallahassee from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, the fifth day of Hanukkah.
They parade will be leaving the Chabad and traveling down Pensacola to Stadium, toGaines Street, down Monroe though Midtown on Thomasville and making its way throughKillearn Estates. We welcome all to view this celebration of light as we pass through the city.
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