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Chanukah Celebrated in Arbor Park
Residents and dignitaries alike attended the kindling of the 9-foot Menorah.
On Thursday evening, a celebration of Chanukah was held in Ellington's .
Led by Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center in Glastonbury, the event was open to all and featured hot cider, potato Latkes, music and a raffle.
The highlight of the celebration was the kindling of a special 9-foot Menorah. Not only was the candelabra giant, so was a dradle, which entertained children while Wolvovsky spoke of the traditions and significance of Chanukah.
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State Rep. Christopher Davis and State Sen. Gary LeBeau were on hand for the festivities, each making short speeches and wishing everyone a happy Chanukah.
Many attendees snapped photographs to commemorate the occasion, which has become an .
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For more information regarding this program, or Chanukah in general, please contact Wolvovsky at 860-659-2422, by e-mail at Rabbi@ChabadER.com, or by logging on to www.ChabadER.com.