Chabad of Key Largo will launch Hanukkah with a community grand menorah lighting at Robbie’s of Islamorada on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m., marking the first night of the eight-day Festival of Lights.
The free public celebration will feature traditional Hanukkah foods including latkes, donuts and gelt, along with children’s crafts and festive music, creating a family-friendly atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
“Hanukkah is about bringing light into the world, one flame at a time,” said Rabbi Yisroel Shur, director of Chabad of Key Largo. “A public menorah lighting gives the entire community an opportunity to share in that message of hope and illumination.”
Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, Dec. 14 and continues through Sunday, Dec. 21. The holiday commemorates both the historic Jewish victory over religious oppression and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days — despite there being only enough for one.
Public menorah lightings, now held in cities across the globe, were launched more than 50 years ago by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to highlight the themes of resilience, faith and adding light in times of darkness.
The waterfront menorah lighting at Robbie’s draws participation from locals and tourists.The event is open to all. More information is at chabadkeylargo.com/menorah.
