Delaware celebrates the start of Hanukkah
A gathering in north Wilmington marks the start of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after a group of Jewish warriors defeated the occupying Greek armies.
Chabad Lubavitch of Delaware, 1811 Silverside Rd., hosts a lighting of the menorah tonight at 6:00 p.m.
Call to join the celebration at 302-529-9900 or click here
Christiana Mall hosts a menorah lighting celebration Thursday night
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