Quincy observed the first night of Chanukah with a Menorah lighting Thursday night. Mayor Thomas Koch kicked off the event, at the Hancock-Adams Common by discussing some of his ties to the city’s Jewish community. During his remarks Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, said that the […]
Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Sunday night’s Menorah lighting on the Hancock-Adams Common.
The City of Quincy observed the fifth night of Chanukah on Thursday with a Menorah lighting. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton led the event in front of Quincy City Hall during a night that had a special historical significance. He said an event like this also […]
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 Page Although Chanukah is considered a minor Jewish holiday, Rabbi Benjamin says […]