The community is invited to the annual Coral Gables Festival of Lights Hanukkah Celebration scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
The free public event for both children and adults will offer live musical entertainment featuring Master of Moldovian Pan Flute Constantin Moscovich, carnival rides and crafts for kids, complimentary hot potato latkes, traditional Hanukkah doughnuts, concession stands and other holiday treats.
“We are excited to be celebrating our 16th year of the Grand Menorah Lighting Celebration with the community in Coral Gables” said Rabbi Avraham Stolik of Chabad of Downtown Coral Gables. “Now more than ever we need to strengthen our unity and
Jewish pride and ensure that light prevails over darkness and goodness over evil.”
The highlight of the event will be the lighting of the candles on the 12-foot menorah that will illuminate Ponce Circle Park during the holiday season. Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli, city commissioners and community leaders will be the honored guests.
The event is being sponsored by Dr. Barry Burak of Affiliated Healthcare Centers.
For more information call 305-490-7572, send email to info@ChabadGables.com or visit www.ChabadGables.com.
In conjunction with the holiday of Hanukkah, Chabad will be hosting two other events open to the community.
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, Chabad will be bringing its SKIP — Seniors & Kids Intergenerational Program — to the senior residents of the Palace in Coral Gables. Boys and girls of all ages (and their families) will have the opportunity to join a Hanukkah sing-a-long and make a Hanukkah craft with the seniors. All children in attendance will receive a Hanukkah gift.
This event will be held at the Palace of Coral Gables, 1 Andalusia Ave., at 5 p.m. RSVP to Chany@ChabadGables.com.
On Friday, Dec. 7, Chabad will be hosting a Greek Shabbat Hanukkah dinner with gourmet Greek cuisine. Price is $20, adult, and $12, child.
This event will be at 6:30 p.m. at Chabad in Coral Gables, 1827 Ponce De Leon Blvd. RSVP at ChabadGables.com/GreekShabbat.
