Thursday evening marked the beginning of Chanukah, the Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against
PALMER â Dozens of Valley residents joined the Mat-Su Jewish center and local Jewish community at the downtown pavilion in Palmer Wednesday evening for a menorah lighting and fireworks show.
âI think it was a beautiful turn out,â Mat-Su Jewish Center director Rabbi Mendy Greenberg said.
Everyone who attended the ceremony was asked to wear a mask and keep their distance. In previous years, the Mat-Su Jewish Center held community Chanukah celebrations at the Palmer Train Depot.
Greenberg said that he was thankful they could keep their cherished tradition intact by utilizing an outdoor venue and add a new element, fireworks. Gorilla Fireworks co-sponsored the event and provided the firework show. Greenberg said that he received a lot of positive feedback from attendees.