Chanukah ceremony

Asbury Park

Lighting of the Menorah

Chanukah Celebration 6 p.m. Tuesday in Kennedy Park on Cookman Ave

By Michelle Gladden


The Annual Lighting of the Menorah returns 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Kennedy Park, located in on Cookman Avenue in downtown Asbury Park. The event is held  in celebration of Chanukah – the commemoration of the Jewish rebellion during the Maccabean War and the miracle of the burning lamp. The eight-branched menorah is lit from left […]

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Dec 18, 2017
Asbury Park

Holiday Festivities

Tree Lightings, Chanukah and Kwanzaa celebrations included

By Michelle Gladden


Holiday tree lighting, Chanukah and Kwanza celebrations are upon us. Many in the surrounding area include food, toy and coat drives [Check local municipalities for more information]. Below is a list for the Asbury Park Sun coverage area: 5:30 p.m. Saturday Ocean Grove Tree Lighting at the corner of Main Avenue and Pilgrim Pathway 7 […]

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Nov 27, 2015