Chanukah Celebration Wednesday at Old Meeting House

The following was provided by Chabad of the North Shore:

The Festival of Lights- for many of us brings back fond memories of childhood years and serves to renew our sense of identity. The Chanukah lights provide us with warmth, joy, strength and inspiration. Such is the purpose of a community-wide celebration to be held at the Lynnfield Meeting House this Chanukah.

Chabad of the North Shore in Swampscott is inviting the entire community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at a public Menorah kindling ceremony. The grand Chanukah celebration will take place on Wednesday, November 27, at 5:00 PM at the Lynnfiled Meeting House 617 Main St in Lynnfield.

Public dignitaries and community leaders will attend the ceremony and will assist in kindling the giant “Lynnfield Menorah”.

Following the kindling, the program will feature Chanukah gifts and treats, live music, a Bubble Man for children and more.

Chanukah, a celebration for all time is highlighted by the kindling of the Menorah each night of the holiday. "It is a holiday that enriches our lives with the light of tradition" said Rabbi Shmaya Friedman, director of programming for Chabad. "In ancient times our ancestors rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem with the Menorah. Today, we rededicate ourselves to making this world a better and brighter place."

Chanukah also propagates the universal message that ultimately good will prevail over evil, freedom over oppression and light over darkness.

Join Chabad in a public display of unity at this exciting Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Bring the kids and make this your special Chanukah celebration.

For more information, contact Chabad of the North Shore at (781) 581-3833 or visit www.northshorechanukah.com.