New London celebrates the first night of Hanukkah
November 27, 2021 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: November 28, 2021 6:08 pm
Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg recites the blessing as the flame of the menorah is lit during the Grand Menorah Lighting Festival at Parade Plaza in New London Sunday, November 28, 2021. The annual event celebrates the first night of Hanukkah and is hosted by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut. This year´s celebration included the menorah lighting, live music and treats for attendees. “We´ve been apart for so long in COVID it´s nice to celebrate something together," said attendee Maryashi Sternberg as she handed out gelt to children. The Chabad has been hosting the event for almost 30 years and the giant menorah will continue to be lit every night of the eight-day holiday. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
New London – The Grand Menorah Lighting Festival kicks off the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Nov. 28 on the Parade. Hosted by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut, the event featured a menorah lighting, live music and treats. Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg lit the giant menorah with assistance from Mayor Michael Passero and musical accompaniment by the Klezmer Ensemble. "We've been apart for so long in COVID it's nice to celebrate something together," said attendee Maryashi Sternberg. The Chabad has been hosting the event for almost 30 years, and the giant menorah will continue to be lit every night of the eight-day holiday.
Maryashi Sternberg, of New London, hands out gelt to attendees during the Grand Menorah Lighting Festival at Parade Plaza in New London Sunday, November 28, 2021. The annual event celebrates the first night of Hanukkah and is hosted by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut. This year´s celebration included the menorah lighting, live music and treats for attendees. “We´ve been apart for so long in COVID it´s nice to celebrate something together," said Sternberg. The Chabad has been hosting the event for almost 30 years and the giant menorah will continue to be lit every night of the eight-day holiday. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Aaron Vincent takes a selfie with his children Ari, 5, and Samiah, 9, of Griswold, as they eat cotton candy during the Grand Menorah Lighting Festival at Parade Plaza in New London Sunday, November 28, 2021. The annual event celebrates the first night of Hanukkah and is hosted by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut. This year´s celebration included the menorah lighting, live music and treats for attendees. “We´ve been apart for so long in COVID it´s nice to celebrate something together," said attendee Maryashi Sternberg as she handed out gelt to children. The Chabad has been hosting the event for almost 30 years and the giant menorah will continue to be lit every night of the eight-day holiday. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Rebecca Golden and her mother Amy, of Groton, dance during the Grand Menorah Lighting Festival at Parade Plaza in New London Sunday, November 28, 2021. The annual event celebrates the first night of Hanukkah and is hosted by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut. This year´s celebration included the menorah lighting, live music and treats for attendees. “We´ve been apart for so long in COVID it´s nice to celebrate something together," said attendee Maryashi Sternberg as she handed out gelt to children. The Chabad has been hosting the event for almost 30 years and the giant menorah will continue to be lit every night of the eight-day holiday. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Rabbi Avrohom Sternberg and Mayor Michael Passero light the menorah during the Grand Menorah Lighting Festival at Parade Plaza in New London Sunday, November 28, 2021. The annual event celebrates the first night of Hanukkah and is hosted by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut. This year's celebration included the menorah lighting, live music and treats for attendees. "We've been apart for so long in COVID it's nice to celebrate something together," said attendee Maryashi Sternberg as she handed out gelt to children. The Chabad has been hosting the event for almost 30 years and the giant menorah will continue to be lit every night of the eight-day holiday. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
The Klezmer Ensemble plays traditional holiday songs during the Grand Menorah Lighting Festival at Parade Plaza in New London Sunday, November 28, 2021. The annual event celebrates the first night of Hanukkah and is hosted by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut. This year´s celebration included the menorah lighting, live music and treats for attendees. “We´ve been apart for so long in COVID it´s nice to celebrate something together," said attendee Maryashi Sternberg as she handed out gelt to children. The Chabad has been hosting the event for almost 30 years and the giant menorah will continue to be lit every night of the eight-day holiday. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Attendees of the Grand Menorah Lighting Festival gather at Parade Plaza in New London Sunday, November 28, 2021. The annual event celebrates the first night of Hanukkah and is hosted by the Chabad of Eastern Connecticut. This year´s celebration included the menorah lighting, live music and treats for attendees. “We´ve been apart for so long in COVID it´s nice to celebrate something together," said attendee Maryashi Sternberg as she handed out gelt to children. The Chabad has been hosting the event for almost 30 years and the giant menorah will continue to be lit every night of the eight-day holiday. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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