Global Hanukkah Celebrations Highlight Cultural Resilience

Hanukkah celebrations have been taking place worldwide, highlighting the Jewish community's resilience and cultural heritage. In New York City, the world's largest menorah was lit to mark the final night of the festival. Various synagogues and Jewish organizations, such as the Temple B’rith Shalom in Prescott and the McHenry County Jewish Congregation, have held events featuring traditional foods like latkes, music, and community gatherings. The Chabad Lubavitch of the Panhandle staged a public celebration in Tallahassee with a chocolate menorah lighting, emphasizing Hanukkah's message of religious freedom. In Golders Green, London, the 40th anniversary of a giant menorah was celebrated, underscoring the significance of public menorah lightings initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Meanwhile, public menorah lightings, such as those in Rockaway and Bismarck, have been held to commemorate the festival's historical and spiritual significance.