Chanukah,meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, refers to the joyous eight-day celebration during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The modern celebration of Chanukah centers around the lighting of the chanukiah,a special menorah for Chanukah as well as unique foods, latkes and jelly doughnuts. On Chanukah we also socialize with special songs and games.
Chanukah Celebration
Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon will be holding our Chanukah celebration on Friday December 27. We will have an Erev Shabbat worship service at 7:00pm. Following the service will be our Chanukah celebration. It is an elaborate pot luck oneg including singing and festivities. Please contact Diana Gutenstein 706-7815679 or gabsgran@icloud.com to tell her what you are bringing. Whatever you bring should be dairy and Chanukah themed.
It has become a CBS tradition for members to bring their Chanukiah to services. We all light our Chanukiah together. Friday December 27 is the third night so bring 3 candles plus a fourth for the shammash.
