Community Chanukah Celebration
& Menorah Lighting

Tuesday, December 19, 6:00pm
Village Green and Blakely Hall

For the second year, the Issaquah Highlands Chanukah Celebration will add to the already lively, fun-filled mix of winter holiday events in the Issaquah area. The Chanukah Party & Giant Menorah Lighting takes place on Tuesday, December 19th, 6:00 P.M. at Village Green, with Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger having the honor of lighting the menorah (Chanukah candelabra).

Chanukah is the eight-day Jewish “Festival of Lights,” this year beginning on the evening of December 15th. Each evening at sunset an additional candle is lit to commemorate the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago.

The holiday also celebrates the miracle of one day’s worth of pure ritual oil burning for eight days until a new supply could be obtained.

“The message of Chanukah,” explains Rabbi Berry Farkash, Executive Director of Chabad Jewish Center of the Central Cascades, “is one of hope in the face of extreme adversity. It’s a message with broad appeal to everyone who believes in religious freedom and that faith and determination can triumph against even the most overwhelming odds.”

People of all ages will enjoy singing traditional songs like “Rock of Ages” and “The Dreidel Song,” and eating the free, delectable holiday treats, including tasty potato latkes (pancakes) with applesauce and sour cream, jelly doughnuts, plus chocolate Chanukah gelt (coins) and prizes for the children.

The Jewish Juniors Club will also be making gifts and presenting them at the Chanukah celebration for the children at Seattle area hospitals. This Chanukah event was made possible through the efforts of Issaquah Highlands, Port Blakely Communities, and Chabad of the Central Cascades. The Menorah was co-sponsored by Morris Piha Real Estate Services.

Chabad Jewish Center of the Central Cascades is a non-profit organization dedicated to Jewish worship and study, and to fostering an appreciation of Jewish cultural heritage. Chabad of the Central Cascades will also place a giant 6-foot Menorah in downtown Issaquah (Front Street corner Dogwood), with lighting by Rabbi Berry Farkash every night of Chanukah beginning Friday December 15th at 4:00pm.

For information about Chanukah or other Chabad activities, please call 425.427.1654 or visit us on the web at www.chabadissaquah.com