Seasonal & Holidays
West Haven Menorah Lighting Marks Jewish Festival of Lights
The city held the annual lighting of the menorah on Dec. 24.
WEST HAVEN, CT — From left, Barry Epstein, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien and his executive assistant, John W. Lewis, and Stephen Greene pause during the sundown celebration of the first day of Hanukkah at the annual lighting of the menorah Dec. 24 on the Green.
The ceremonial lighting marks the Jewish Festival of Lights, an eight-day commemoration of rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians.
(City Photo/David O’Brien)
Find out what's happening in West Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.