Jewish community commemorates the last day of Hanukkah

 

MEQUON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The local Jewish community in Ozaukee County celebrated the last day of Hanukkah on Sunday.

A menorah lighting kicked off the second annual Chanukah in the Village at the Annex at Foxtown hosted by the Peltz Center for Jewish Life.

There was a silent disco, s'mores by the fire, food, and games. The event commemorated the eighth and final night of Hanukkah and allowed the community the opportunity to continue to celebrate their faith while teaching the younger generation about their practices and the celebration of Hanukkah.

"This is important to the future of the Jewish people and the future of children," Rabbi Moshe Luchins said. "The focus on education has always been a major part of everything we do. The crafts have an aspect of education, whether it's Jewish related, you know, your dreidel, and your menorah."

Rabbi Luchins said this is the year of unity and that that made the celebration even more special as they partnered with community sponsors for this event.

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