First night of Hanukkah in New London
December 21, 2019 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: December 23, 2019 2:23 pm
Heidi Brody of New London, stands with her grandsons Charlie, left, 6, and Danny, 4, both of New York, as they watch the menorah lighting during a celebration of the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Parade Plaza in New London. The event, organized by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut, celebrated the first night of Hanukkah, which continues through Dec. 30. The Chabad is also hosting a menorah lighting ceremony and gelt drop on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Chelsea Parade in Norwich. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A small crowd watches the menorah lighting during a celebration of the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Parade Plaza in New London. The event, organized by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut, celebrated the first night of Hanukkah which continues through Dec. 30. The Chabad is also hosting a menorah lighting ceremony and gelt drop on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Chelsea Parade in Norwich.
New London Mayor Michael Passero, left, takes a video as Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg, spiritual leader of Congregation Ahavath Chesed and director of Chabad of Eastern Connecticut, says a prayer before lighting the menorah during a celebration of the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Parade Plaza in New London. The event, organized by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut, celebrated the first night of Hanukkah which continues through Dec. 30. The Chabad is also hosting a menorah lighting ceremony and gelt drop on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Chelsea Parade in Norwich. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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