During “Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah,” Chabad of Arizona will “come light the menorah” at several venues across the Valley and Tucson.
When things kick off Dec. 6, the first night of Hanukkah, there will be several menorah lightings.
The menorah will be kindled at 4:30 pm.in front of Sacks, at the Biltmore Shoppes, on the Center Lawn for the first night of the eight-day holiday.
Also on Sunday, Dec. 6 Anthem at the Outlet Mall will be bathed in the light from a giant menorah.
Chabad of Mesa will host the annual menorah lighting on Dec. 6 at Superstition Springs Mall. Food, including latkes and doughnuts, will be served. Nationally acclaimed illusionist Michael Paul will be performing to spice things up a bit. Paul, who has performed in Las Vegas and Off Broadway, will be a contestant on America’s Got Talent next season. The event begins at 5 pm.
West Bolin Plaza, across from the State Capitol, will be the site of a menorah lighting on Dec. 8. The event will be followed up by a car menorah parade that will end at the Chabad Center of Phoenix.
Sunday, Dec. 13 the Phoenix Suns annual Jewish Heritage Night brightens the holiday season. There will be an in-game menorah lighting on what promises to be a fun-filled night.
For the sixth year, the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale will host Chabad of Arizona to light a menorah as part of their winter wonderland. The event takes place on Dec. 13 on the final night of Hanukkah when all the candles will be lit. Congressman Trent Franks and the Mayor Jerry Weiers of Glendale plan to attend.
The Grand Menorah lighting includes activities, raffles prizes, games for children and live entertainment. The event kicks off at 5 pm at Westgate, the entertainment district that hosts celebrations from all walks of life. In addition to the dining and nightlife offered at Westgate, the vibrant outdoor setting features a dancing water fountain and a jumping fountain for children.
Hanukkah Wonderland comes to Tucson Dec. 6. Chabad Tucson organizes this annual Hanukah extravaganza with fun activities and food for all ages from 9:30 am to noon at Chabad Lubavitch of Tucson, 2443 E Fourth St., Tucson. For more information, call 520-881-7956 or visit ChabadTucson.com/Wonderland.
