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5 ways to celebrate Hanukkah in the Triangle

Hanukkah has arrived this year, and there are several ways to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights in the Triangle.

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Sydney Franklin
, WRAL multiplatform producer

Hanukkah is set to begin on Sunday night, and there are several ways to celebrate in the Triangle.

During the holiday, also known as "The Festival of Lights," Jewish people light a menorah, adding a candle each night for 8 nights.

There's plenty of ways for Triangle residents to join in on the holiday!

Downtown Raleigh menorah lighting

The menorah lighting hosted by Chabad Young Professionals will be on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts at 2 East South Street. The event will be free of charge and attendees can warm up with drinks, fresh latkes and traditional donuts.

Those who can't make the event can also watch the menorah lighting on the Chabad Young Professional's Instagram page.
Click here to reserve a spot for the event.

Chanuka car parade and Lafayette celebration

The Chabad Center of Raleigh is hosting a Chanuka car parade and Lafayette celebration on Sunday, Dec. 5, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Car parade participants must register in advance and the parade will start at 5:30 p.m. The parade will also be passing by the Brookdale and Cardinal Senior Centers and will last around 45 minutes.

Parade participants can rent or purchase a car menorah. Or, you can also purchase a Hanukkah-themed car flag, magnet or decoration kit.

Then, there will be a menorah lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh at 6:15 p.m. Along with the lighting, there will be music, dancing and a gelt drop.

Event organizers will be honoring frontline workers of the coronavirus pandemic during the menorah lighting.

Attendees must register for the events by Sunday.

Chanukah Wonderland and Concert

The Chabad of Cary Jewish Center is hosting an outdoor Chanukah celebration on Sunday, starting at 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at Apex Nature Park at 2600 Evans Rd.

Starting at 3:30 p.m., there will be the "Chanukah Wonderland" with holiday crafts and games for kids of all ages.

The menorah lighting will then be held at 5 p.m. Event attendees are encouraged to bring their coins to help build North Carolina's largest coin menorah.

The event will then feature a concert from Israeli singer Yoel Sharabi at 5:30 p.m.

Click here to RSVP to the event.

Community Chanukah Glow Party

The Jewish Federation of Raleigh is hosting a Chanukah Glow Party on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The glow party will be held at the David R. Kahn Community Campus located at 12804 Norwood Rd. in Raleigh.
Attendees will be able to enjoy free donuts, hot chocolate and apple cider. There will also be adult beverages available to purchase. Admission is free, but an RSVP is recommended.

There will also be craft stations, neon art music and dancing for attendees.

Storytime & Tot Shabbat

Jewish For Good is hosting a Storytime and Tot Shabbat on Friday, Dec. 3. The event will be at the Levin JCC Patio at 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd. in Durham.

Amy Godfrey, who the event describes as "Durham's best storyteller" is hosting the event with books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and bubbles.

The event, which is great for babies through preschoolers, will also have juice and challah.

The event is free for all, but you must RSVP to attend.

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