Menorahs light the world
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Rabbi Sholom Schmerling of the Chabad Jewish Center of Venice and North Port holds his son, Mordechai Schmerling, 1, near the menorah. Lighting ceremonies were taking place at 4,000 other locations nationwide, he said.
SUN PHOTO BY DALLAS EMRICH
Participants sang as candles were passed and lighted through the crowd just before sundown in North Port.
SUN PHOTO BY DALLAS EMRICH
Bella Kinkov gives a big hug to Emil Dudko Sunday during the candle lighting ceremony.
The eight-day Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah began the evening of Saturday Dec. 8 and will end Saturday Dec. 15. Public menorah lightings were held Saturday in Englewood, Sunday at Warm Mineral Springs and Tuesday in Venice, where an Israel solidarity and Hanukkah concert were held on Venice Avenue. Call Chabad of Venice and North Port at 941-493-2770, email Rabbi@chabadofvenice.com or go to www.chabadofvenice.com.
