Hanukkah - First Night Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage December 20, 2011
As the sun was lowering in the sky, a group gathered at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage to celebrate the 1st Night of Hanukkah. Rabbi Shawn Zevit led the start of the Festival of Light and Freedom.
Rabbi Shawn Zevit and Mark Davidson
Mark Davidson, Manager of School and Family Programs at the Maltz Museum, welcomed the crowd and introduced Rabbi Zevit.
Rabbi Zevit spoke about the context of Hanukkah - reclaiming the Temple and the story of the candles.
Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Rabbi Zevit explained the first night of Hanukkah and the candles were lit and prayers sung.
Candace Anker and Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Rabbi Zevit sang a Hanukkah song about "Lighting one candle in the dark" and then the crowd joined in to sing "Rock of Ages."
Rabbi Zevit then led the crowd in O Chanukah to conclude the ceremony.
Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Enjoy these photos from the Maltz Museum ceremony.
Dr. Jack Jaffe MD and Ellen Vendeland
Amy (and young Jack) Cummings and Maltz Museum Director Judi Feniger
Ellie Goldstein with David and Helen Rivelis
Geri Nayer, Renee Lieberman, Candace Anker with baby Charlie Wexler
and Roz Kaufman
Lillian Gross (seated) Linda Sanders and Iris Love
