Dec. 14, 2023 By Michael Perlman “Chanukah on The Park” and its symbolic 18-foot menorah continues to beam brighter each year in front of Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills as a multi-generational event that grows logistically and spiritually. On the fourth night of Chanukah on Dec. 10, hundreds were ready to embrace the miracles of…
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Dec. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall More than 3,000 Queens residents braved the cold weather Wednesday night to attend the fifth annual “Light Up the Night” Chanukah celebration at Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows. The event was headlined by Israeli singing sensation Gad Elbaz. In addition to Elbaz’s performance, the event featured a menorah lighting…
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Dec. 11, 2023 By the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York The story of Chanukah recounts the victory of the Maccabees and how one night’s worth of oil miraculously burned for 8 days and 8 nights, giving our people enough light to carry us through the darkest of times. As we light our menorahs this Chanukah, let us remember that even the smallest flames can hold immense power and ours has always been a story of hope. Let us come together as a community to foster deeper connections with our loved ones, strengthening our appreciation for every moment shared….
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Nov. 27, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The fifth annual Light Up The Night, a menorah lighting ceremony in honor of Chanukah, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10, in Cunningham Park. Organizers of the event, which includes the Bukharian Jewish Community Center and Queens Jewish Community Council, expect over 2,000 people to attend. This year, Chanukah will begin on Thursday, Dec. 7 and end on Friday, Dec. 15. Israeli singer Gad Elbaz will deliver a live performance at the event. And for the first time, the lighting ceremony will feature a fireworks display. There will also be grand prizes such…
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