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PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Chanukah


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 21, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Chanukah
Lisa Dubow, Alice Dubow, 6, Teresa Outwaite and Max Outwaite, 6, wore some festive Chanukah headbands and necklaces at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
Lisa Dubow, Alice Dubow, 6, Teresa Outwaite and Max Outwaite, 6, wore some festive Chanukah headbands and necklaces at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
Ariel, Chirle Glinski and Marc Niski
Ariel, Chirle Glinski and Marc Niski
Bebop and Misty came dressed in their Chanukah best to A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
Bebop and Misty came dressed in their Chanukah best to A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
A long table full of Chanukah gifts and traditional Chanukah toys were for sale at A Taste of Chanukah.
A long table full of Chanukah gifts and traditional Chanukah toys were for sale at A Taste of Chanukah.
Hundreds of people came out to enjoy A Taste of Chanukah that was sponsored by Chabad of Sarasota and Manatee, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
Hundreds of people came out to enjoy A Taste of Chanukah that was sponsored by Chabad of Sarasota and Manatee, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
Ken Friedman with his son, Armando, 4, pose with Smokey and Harry Sumtur.
Ken Friedman with his son, Armando, 4, pose with Smokey and Harry Sumtur.
Rich and William, 4, Harris
Rich and William, 4, Harris
Alan and Joyce Hersh with Lauren and Lillian, 3, Hersh at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
Alan and Joyce Hersh with Lauren and Lillian, 3, Hersh at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
Joe Rimer puts some finishing touches on his ice menorah.
Joe Rimer puts some finishing touches on his ice menorah.
The ice menorah was created by ice sculptor Joe Rimer and was lit later on in the evening.
The ice menorah was created by ice sculptor Joe Rimer and was lit later on in the evening.
Latkes were one of the most popular food items at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park. Other popular dishes included Knish, Shwarma and stuffed cabbage.
Latkes were one of the most popular food items at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park. Other popular dishes included Knish, Shwarma and stuffed cabbage.
People waited in line for long periods of time in order to get food at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
People waited in line for long periods of time in order to get food at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
The Kai Ky Ono Moku dancers included Karen Meretsky, Beverly Dye, Tory Parris, Donna Peregoff, Alexandria Campbell, Anne Stein and Susan Watkins.
The Kai Ky Ono Moku dancers included Karen Meretsky, Beverly Dye, Tory Parris, Donna Peregoff, Alexandria Campbell, Anne Stein and Susan Watkins.
Lawrence Newman as Judah the Macabee.
Lawrence Newman as Judah the Macabee.
People took many photos and studied the beautiful ice menorah during A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
People took many photos and studied the beautiful ice menorah during A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
Susanne Seligson, Leif Kamtsan, Ted Kamtsan, Ruth Kamtsan, Dennis and Harriet Rafkin pose together with their latkes during A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park. The whole group was from Finland.
Susanne Seligson, Leif Kamtsan, Ted Kamtsan, Ruth Kamtsan, Dennis and Harriet Rafkin pose together with their latkes during A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park. The whole group was from Finland.
The Shalom Trio Band performed during the beginning of the evening.
The Shalom Trio Band performed during the beginning of the evening.
Ava Shaw tries to win some money in the “Cash Cube”. Shaw won one dollar.
Ava Shaw tries to win some money in the “Cash Cube”. Shaw won one dollar.
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz poses with his children, Shmuli, 7, and Chana, 4.
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz poses with his children, Shmuli, 7, and Chana, 4.

 

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