The Schneerson Center of CT 

The Schneerson Center of CT will be hosting several local area Menorah lightings for the festival of Chanukah, which begins the evening November 28th and ends on December 6th. Chanukah, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of the small Maccabees Jewish army over the Greek Syrian oppressors in the land of Israel and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem with the lighting of the Menorah. Although they had only one day’s supply of olive oil it miraculously lasted eight full days until new oil was obtained. The Menorah is a symbol of hope and freedom. Chanukah is celebrated for eight consecutive days with the lighting of one candle the first night and increasing each night with an additional light until all eight are lit symbolizing that we are always looking to increase in light and goodness in the world around us.

Westport Community Menorah Lighting Celebration - Monday, November 29th  at 7:00 PM

Light the original Westport Menorah at Compo Acres Shopping Center now in its 14th year! Join us by the Trader Joes/Wells Fargo parking lot- 400 Post Road East in Westport, CT 06880. Lighting will include live music and individually wrapped cookies, gelt, dreidels, and is perfect for the whole family. Led by Rabbi Levi Stone of the Schneerson Center for Jewish Life, CT. For more information call (203) 635-4118 or visit www.schneersoncenter.org. Free and open to all.