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Chabad celebrates Chanukah


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 2, 2010
  • East County
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Chabad celebrates Chanukah
Justin Novak and Taylor Lewis made sure to get a picture with Judah Maccabee portrayed by Landon Heitner.
Justin Novak and Taylor Lewis made sure to get a picture with Judah Maccabee portrayed by Landon Heitner.
Tami Wankoff sold turkey legs and other delicacies by Delicious Creations.
Tami Wankoff sold turkey legs and other delicacies by Delicious Creations.
Reese Stroud, 2, feasted on traditional Jewish treats with her family.
Reese Stroud, 2, feasted on traditional Jewish treats with her family.
Mathew and Lilly Spolarich enjoyed homemade doughnuts.
Mathew and Lilly Spolarich enjoyed homemade doughnuts.
Rebekah Spiegelman, 8, and her sister Reina made sure to get a picture in front of the inflatable Menorah.
Rebekah Spiegelman, 8, and her sister Reina made sure to get a picture in front of the inflatable Menorah.
Jesse Schein perfected his cotton candy making skills.
Jesse Schein perfected his cotton candy making skills.
Rocco Rell, left, enjoyed potato latkas with his dad, Brian, and brother, River.
Rocco Rell, left, enjoyed potato latkas with his dad, Brian, and brother, River.
Adley Lifrak and his mom, Keren, enjoyed the candle lighting ceremony.
Adley Lifrak and his mom, Keren, enjoyed the candle lighting ceremony.
Elyse and Mark Gordon brought out their son, Aaron.
Elyse and Mark Gordon brought out their son, Aaron.
Art and Linda Feinberg of University Park caught up with Meadows residents Mark and Molly Ballow.
Art and Linda Feinberg of University Park caught up with Meadows residents Mark and Molly Ballow.
Six-year-old Lauren Consiglio, right, feasted on cotton candy from her front row seat for the ceremony.
Six-year-old Lauren Consiglio, right, feasted on cotton candy from her front row seat for the ceremony.
Yoav Cohen served up homemade falafels.
Yoav Cohen served up homemade falafels.
Rabbi Mendy Bukiet helped lead attendees in song during the ceremony.
Rabbi Mendy Bukiet helped lead attendees in song during the ceremony.

 

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