Lighting of Greenport's Hanukkah Menorah to Take Place on Dec. 21

Congregation Tifereth Israel will be hosting the lighting of Greenport’s Hanukkah Menorah at Mitchell Park on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m., on the sixth night of the eight-night holiday.

The menorah will remain lighted throughout the holiday season, sharing the park with the Village’s Christmas tree.

Rabbi Gadi Capela, spiritual leader of the synagogue, will lead those attending the menorah lighting ceremony in prayers and songs of the holiday.

Scheduled to participate in the Mitchell Park program are Greenport Mayor David Nyce, synagogue president Alan Garmise, and other local dignitaries.

For more information about the menorah lighting in Mitchell Park, call the synagogue at 631-477-0232.

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