Yesterday we celebrated the start of Hannukah by going down to the National Mall in Washington DC to see the ceremonies for the first lighting of the National Menorah:
It was a beautiful, mild day, perfect for being outside in our nation's capitol. The National Menorah looks great with the White House as a back drop.
The ceremonies included Jewish religious leaders, a student winner of a national essay contest on the meaning of Hannukah, and music provided by Jewish cantors backed up by a military band:
Here is the National Menorah up closer:
Happy Hannukah!
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