Two synagogues in East Cobb will be having public Menorah lighting events to celebrate Hanukkah.
This year, Hanukkah is being observed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 2.
On Wednesday, Dec. 25, Congregation Etz Chaim will be holding a Menorah lighting event at East Cobb Park (3322 Roswell Road) starting at 5:55 p.m.
On Sunday, Dec. 29, Chabad of Cobb will be sponsoring a Menorah lighting at Avenue East Cobb (4475 Roswell Road) starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be family activities, music, treats, and the gelt drop, courtesy of the Cobb Fire Department.
Here are several other Menorah lighting celebrations around the county, as compiled by Cobb government:
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Mega Chanukah Menorah Lighting event at The Battery Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 on the green. Join the Atlanta community for the Mega Chanukah Event. Enjoy Chanukah treats, fun crafts for kids, face painting, the lighting of a giant menorah, and a special guest performance for all ages to enjoy.
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Light up the night with the City of Kennesaw and Chabad of Kennesaw at the Kennesaw menorah lighting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 5 p.m. at the City Hall Plaza, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue, Kennesaw.
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Chanukah Giant Gelt Drop – 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna. Chocolate gelt (chocolate coins) will rain down from the sky, and there will be face paint, balloons, music, and Chanukah treats. RSVP: chabadsmyrnavinings.com/
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Acworth invites everyone to Doyal Hill Park for the annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 30, at 6 p.m. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood, with a reception at the Rosenwald School to follow.
Related:
- Weekend events: Holiday Cabaret; Gate City Brass concert; more
- Cobb Police set up safe holiday shopping e-commerce zones
- PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Holiday Lights celebration at East Cobb Park
- Fox Family holiday lights display runs through Jan. 7
- St. Catherine’s Christmas concert features Gate City Brass
- Avenue East Cobb holiday lights go up, and all around
- East Cobb interfaith service stresses ’embracing responsibility’
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