In Massachusetts, New England Patriots player Julian Edelman, above, lights the menorah in Copley Square (in the lift with him are Governor Charlie Baker and Emily Becker whose family are Chabad supporters).
And later, left, at the event that took place Dec. 6, Edelman is pictured with, (left to right) Governor Charlie Baker, Rabbi Mayer Zarchi of Chabad Boston, Boston Councilman Josh Zakim, and Rebbetzin Chenchie Zarchi.
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In Massachusetts, New England Patriots player Julian Edelman, above, lights the menorah in Copley Square (in the lift with him are Governor Charlie Baker and Emily Becker whose family are Chabad supporters).
And later, left, at the event that took place Dec. 6, Edelman is pictured with, (left to right) Governor Charlie Baker, Rabbi Mayer Zarchi of Chabad Boston, Boston Councilman Josh Zakim, and Rebbetzin Chenchie Zarchi.
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At a recent Menorahs and Martinis event hosted by West Bay Chabad, Beverly Paris reports that 40 to 50 ladies attended and all went home with a handmade menorah. Shoshana Laufer hosted and Rabbi Yossi Laufer helped. Paris reports there was good food and good company as well as beautiful menorahs.
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At a recent Menorahs and Martinis event hosted by West Bay Chabad, Beverly Paris reports that 40 to 50 ladies attended and all went home with a handmade menorah. Shoshana Laufer hosted and Rabbi Yossi Laufer helped. Paris reports there was good food and good company as well as beautiful menorahs.
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Hanukkah at the State House – Speaker Nick Mattiello, Minority Leader Blake Filippi and Reps. Mia Ackerman, Chris Blazejewski, Camille Vella-Wilkinson and Bill O’Brien all celebrated the lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah last night at the State House. Lt. Governor Dan McKee joined in on the fun, which included singing festive Hanukkah songs and eating latkes.
White House Hanukkah: It was a very special Hanukkah celebration for Dr. Ezra Stieglitz and his daughter, Eve Stieglitz, this year. Eve received an invitation to attend a Hanukkah reception at the White House that was held on Dec. 6. Her dad accompanied her to the reception, attended by about 300 guests and hosted by President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania. A kosher buffet dinner was served.
Acccording to Ezra, President Trump spoke about the significance of Hanukkah before lighting the candles. He also recognized and honored seven Holocaust survivors who attended the event. Ezra reports that there was a wonderful display of Jewish unity at the reception.