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Get ready for CHANUKAH!
begins on the evening of Sunday, November 28
Chanukah, an eight-day holiday, commemorates the re-dedication of the Jerusalem Temple by Judah the Maccabee in the second century B.C.E., when Syrian King Antiochus used force to impose Greek religion on the people of Israel. This caused an uprising led by Judah the Maccabee and a small band of poorly armed Jews who succeeded in overcoming Antiochus’s forces. Once the Maccabees prevailed, they entered the desecrated Temple and found an untainted jar of oil sufficient to light the Temple lamp for only one day. But a miracle occurred and that small amount of oil lasted for eight days. To commemorate that miracle, we light a Chanukah menorah for eight nights and eat foods cooked in oil.
Eight Nights of Lights – All About the Chanukah Menorah: Learn more HERE
Please bring a new unwrapped toy to be distributed through the Christian Church of Wilkinsburg for our neighbors who celebrate Christmas. Accepting toys for all ages and interests.
Free & Open to All
For more info, contact Rachael Speck: rspeck@jccpgh.org
Monday-Friday, November 29-December 3, 4-6 pm
Contact: Emma Litwak elitwak@jccpgh.org
In Person and On Zoom
For details and registration, click HERE
The JCC is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or different ability by welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, embracing their uniqueness and diversity under our communal tent.