In addition to lighting the Menorah, the traditional Chanukah celebration included jelly donuts fried in oil, chocolate coins, and plenty of dreidals for all to enjoy.
Editors note: The headline of this article to reflect that the event is held in-person to a small audience reflective of the large gathering restrictions withing Valencia county. Those that
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December 10, 2020
DULUTH, Minn.– On this first day of Hanukkah, a small group of Jewish people got together to celebrate the holiday.
The first candle of the menorah was lit today in front of the Duluth Civic Center. Normally, the celebration is a big event for the local Jewish community but due to the pandemic, it was a livestream for people to watch at home.
Leaders of Duluth’s Chabad say while it may be different, they are glad to still celebrate Hanukkah.
“I think it’s important to spread the message of light. Like we talked about, light automatically shines to others and it’s important to spread the message of the holiday and that can only be done in a public forum,” said Rabbi Mendy Ross, Director of Chabad of Duluth.