Hanukkah Celebrated With Menorah Lighting In Fanwood

Press release from the Borough of Fanwood :

December 21st, 2022

Fanwood neighbors turned out Wednesday, December 21st, for a ceremonial lighting of a giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Rabbi Avrohom Blesofsky of The Chabad of Union County officiated, injecting great energy into the small gathering on North Avenue near the train station where the Menorah stands. He launched into a spirited rendition of I Have a Little Dreidel and encouraged those in attendance to sing and dance along with him.

Donuts were served, a traditional Hanukkah treat in commemoration of the miracle associated with the Temple oil that burned for eight days.

The Fanwood Rescue Squad provided standby coverage.

This press release was produced by the Borough of Fanwood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.