On Dec. 7, the first night of Chanukah, thousands of Jews and friends will come together to light a 26-foot menorah at in the heart of Downtown Detroit. The event will take place on Thursday night, December 7 at 5:30 PM at Campus Martius, Detroit.
“This is our opportunity to come out en masse and strengthen our resolve and pride in who we are and what we stand for,” said Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov, vice president and executive director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Michigan.
He added, “Invite your friends, Jews, and non-Jews, along with you to stand in solidarity of good over evil and light over darkness.”
This event, now in its 13th year, brings together thousands of guests from all over Metro Detroit to welcome and celebrate Chanukah. Special guests this year will bring poignant inspiration to the annual event. Yair and Ella, two Israelis whose fathers are currently hostages in Gaza, will be joining the Menorah lighting “to shine a light in the darkness and to demonstrate that darkness doesn’t stand a chance,” said Rabbi Shemtov.
The Menorah in the D celebration will be filled with light, joy, community and solidarity. Guests will hear from community leaders and dignitaries, as well as enjoy a fire show, strolling entertainment and a performance by the Detroit Pistons Extreme Team.
Itty Shemtov, rebbetzin and education director of The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch in West Bloomfield, said, “We’ll keep gathering, keep strengthening our resolve and pride in who we are, and we’re not deterred by darkness.”
She added, “Menorah in the D has been the largest outdoor gathering of Jewish people in our city for years. This year, thousands across Detroit will celebrate Jewish light, love and unity this Chanukah.”
Menorah in the D is a project of Chabad-Lubavitch of Michigan in partnership with The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch, Jewish Federation of Detroit and Chabad Greater Downtown Detroit.
More info and free registration: www.menorahinthed.com
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