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Temple Emanu-El hosts Hanukkah Happening

Families celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah together at Temple Emanu-El


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 1:11 p.m. December 12, 2015
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Families marked the sixth night of Hanukkah Friday at Temple Emanu-El. 

The annual event Hanukkah Happening brought together generations to dine and observe the holiday. Children competed in a menorah-making competition that included a "Minorahsaurus" that was made with a 3-D printer. A special appearance from Judah Maccabee, played by Moses Glickman, who told the story of the miracle oil that lasted for eight nights. 

Many families brought their own menorahs as the centerpieces to their tables. After the festivities guests observed a Hanukkah Shabbat service. 

Sam and David Howard with Dani Mallitt and Garret Pearson and their menorahs.
Sam and David Howard with Dani Mallitt and Garret Pearson and their menorahs.
Moses Glickman with event chairs Dr. Bill Gross,  Dana Rubin and Rabbi Brenner Glickman.
Moses Glickman with event chairs Dr. Bill Gross, Dana Rubin and Rabbi Brenner Glickman.
Nicole and Michael Duke, Al Korba, Richard and Jill Simons and Janice Korba
Nicole and Michael Duke, Al Korba, Richard and Jill Simons and Janice Korba
Sherri and Harold Kaufman with their daughter Tammy Jefferson and granddaughter Alexandra Jefferson.
Sherri and Harold Kaufman with their daughter Tammy Jefferson and granddaughter Alexandra Jefferson.
Dr. Bill Gross with Shawn Gross and their son Seth.
Dr. Bill Gross with Shawn Gross and their son Seth.
Moses Glickman dressed as Judas Maccabee.
Moses Glickman dressed as Judas Maccabee.
Mia won the menorah-making contest with her
Mia won the menorah-making contest with her "Hanukkah in the City."
Moses Glickman dressed as Judas Maccabee tells the story about the miracle oil that kept the lantern burning for eight nights.
Moses Glickman dressed as Judas Maccabee tells the story about the miracle oil that kept the lantern burning for eight nights.
David Howard mustache you a question with his Menorahstache.
David Howard mustache you a question with his Menorahstache.
Doughnuts were dessert to celebrate the oil used in the menorah.
Doughnuts were dessert to celebrate the oil used in the menorah.
Dreidels were available in the temple shop.
Dreidels were available in the temple shop.
Hanukkah in the City is the name for this entry.
Hanukkah in the City is the name for this entry.
A Lego menorah was entered into the contest.
A Lego menorah was entered into the contest.
Lily and Luca Scholsberg won prizes for their menorahs.
Lily and Luca Scholsberg won prizes for their menorahs.
Sam Howard made his Menorahsaurus using a 3D printer.
Sam Howard made his Menorahsaurus using a 3D printer.
Sam Howard with
Sam Howard with "Menorahsaurus" made from a 3-D printer.

 

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