![]() ![]() “There are only a few times during the year when we really get the chance to be together on happy occasions such as this community Hanukkah celebration, a Purim carnival and a celebration of Israel on Yom Ha’atzmaut. Rabbi Robert Silvers of the Reform synagogue Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton who participated in the menorah lighting, said, “I enjoy seeing my Conservative rabbi colleagues and my Orthodox rabbi colleagues.” “It’s an amazing event because we bring out the rabbis from all the denominations in our community and everyone comes together.” Ostroff called the event a “beautiful community celebration.” The event involved Jewish organizations from the area as well.Įlana Ostroff, director for PJ Library-South Palm Beach County, thought the turnout was “amazing” considering there was approximately 45 minutes of downpour rain. ![]() This annual community Hanukkah celebration, presented by PJ Library-South Palm Beach County and PJ Our Way, included a menorah candle lighting that featured participation from Conservative, Orthodox and Reform rabbis from throughout the South Palm Beach area, live music, crafts and story time. More than a thousand people of different ages and Jewish denominations filled the amphitheater of The Shops at Boca Center with Hanukkah joy for a community celebration on the third night of the festival of lights. ![]()
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