A large outdoor menorah is lit at Congregation Agudas Achim.
Students from Congregation Agudas Achim in Attleboro gathered to light the synagogue's outdoor menorah on Wednesday, the fifth night of Hanukkah. The large menorah was built two years ago by the synagogue's teens. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here.
The Jewish holiday began Saturday night and will continue until sundown next week on Sunday.
Jews in Attleboro and Seekonk as well as throughout the world began celebrating Hanukkah Saturday night. On the first night, one candle (the shamash) on the menorah is lit and that candle is used to light a second candle. An additional candle will be lit each night until the final one when all nine candles will shine. There are a couple Hanukkah events taking place at Congregation Agudas Achim (901 North Main St.) in Attleboro. Both are free and open to the public. On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., a large menorah built by teens at the synagogue will be lit. The event will include singing and reciting of blessings by the Hebrew school students followed by holiday-appropriate snacks for children. On Saturday at 6 p.m., there will be a party and …
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People can make their own menorahs at a free event featuring dreidel games and holiday snacks.
The first night of Hanukkah is fast approaching. There is no need to dig up the old menorah or buy one at a store, you can make your own this Thursday during a free workshop at The Home Depot in South Attleboro hosted by the store and Congregation Agudas Achim. "The family workshop is open to all and will include dreidel playing, holiday snacks and information for families to take home as well as the building workshop," a press release from the synagogue states. The event will begin at 4 p.m. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. The Hanukkah menorah, or hanukiah, is a nine-branched candleholder that is lit each of…
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It isn't the healthiest food on the planet, but it sure is tasty!
When the sun goes down next Saturday, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah (lots of ways to spell it, we're going with the Associated Press-recommended version) will begin. It lasts for eight nights and eight days, and on at least one of those nights, there is usually a fun party featuring lots of games and food. Although Hanukkah is probably the most known Jewish holiday because of its proximity on the calendar to Christmas, it is not the most important nor is it the favorite of this Jewish writer (that would be Purim, a holiday on which you are required to get drunk). But Hanukkah has its charm and features a really tasty food—latkes. What is Hanukkah all about? The basic story is that it marks the victory of the underdog Maccabees over the …
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Emcee of Seekonk
2:41 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012
I think religious traditions, however they might be observed, are great times for families to get together to reminisce, laugh, eat, pray, meet the new babies and do whatever makes you happy. The December holidays are drawn out, which makes them all the better. I've always liked the candle lighting tradition. Happy Hanukkah. more ›