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Contact: Chabad of Vero Beach
Phone: 772-245-6712
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Website: JewishVero.com
Celebrate Hanukkah with Chabad of Vero Beach: Two Exciting Community Events!
Vero Beach, FL – December 2024 – Hanukkah, the eight-night Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Chabad of Vero Beach invites the entire community to join in the celebrations. Two free events promise light, joy, and fun for all ages, spreading the timeless message of Hanukkah throughout Vero Beach.
- Hanukkah Parade & Menorah Lighting
When: Thursday, December 26, 2024
Time: Parade departs at 5:15 PM
Where: Parade begins at AMC Theater (Indian River Mall) and concludes at McWilliam Park (just over the Merrill P. Barber Bridge).
Kick off Hanukkah with a lively parade featuring cars adorned with glowing menorahs as they journey through Vero Beach. The parade, escorted by Sheriff Flowers and the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, will conclude with the lighting of a giant 9-foot menorah at McWilliam Park. A community Hanukkah party will follow, filled with music, food, and celebration.
- Menorah Lighting at BigShots Golf
When: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: BigShots Golf, Vero Beach
Celebrate Hanukkah with family fun at BigShots Golf! Enjoy traditional Hanukkah food, music, exciting kids’ activities, and a chance to play golf (RSVP required for golfing spots).
These events are part of the worldwide Hanukkah campaign, an initiative launched by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, in 1973. The campaign emphasizes the central theme of the holiday — publicizing the story of the Hanukkah miracle.
“The message of Hanukkah is the message of light,” said Rabbi Rosenfeld. “The nature of light is that it is always victorious over darkness. A small amount of light dispels a lot of darkness. Another act of goodness and kindness, another act of light, can make all the difference.”
Today, public menorah displays have become a global tradition, with more than 15,000 large menorahs sponsored by Chabad in over 100 countries, including in front of landmarks like the White House, the Eiffel Tower, and the Kremlin. Vero Beach’s menorah joins this worldwide effort, helping children and adults of all walks of life discover and celebrate Hanukkah’s timeless message.
For more information and to RSVP, visit JewishVero.com or call 772-245-6712.
About Chabad of Vero Beach
Chabad of Vero Beach is dedicated to enhancing Jewish life in Vero Beach through education, community programs, and holiday celebrations.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: For interviews or additional details, please contact Chabad of Vero Beach at 772-245-6712.
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