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Third candle of the Menorah to be lit in Grand Parade
to celebrate Hanukkah
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 (Halifax, NS) - Mayor Mike Savage and Regional Councillors invite HRM residents to the lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah this Monday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. in Grand Parade Square.
Hanukkah is an eight-day Festival of Lights beginning on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev which this year falls on December 8 through 16.
The giant Menorah has been erected by the Chabad Lubavitch Organization to promote awareness and appreciation of the Hanukkah Festival and its message - the triumph of freedom over oppression, spirit over matter, light over darkness. A candle will be lit each additional night during Hanukkah. The ninth candle in the Menorah - Shamash - is the candle to light all other candles.
All are invited to attend a reception in Halifax Hall, City Hall, at 7 p.m. following the official lighting.
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HRM Contact:
Michaelyn Thompson
HRM Communications
490-5940
Event Contact:
Rabbi Feldman
Chabad Lubavitch Organization
422-4222