Quincy observed the beginning of Chanukah Thursday night as Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, lead a ceremony to light of the first candle on the menorah near City Hall.
Photo Credit: City of Quincy Facebook PageAlthough Chanukah is considered a minor Jewish holiday, Rabbi Benjamin says it conveys a very important message.
Rabbi Benjamin says the center candle in the menorah, the shamash or helper candle, lights the other candles and serves as an example for all of us.
Chanukah ends on Friday night December 18.