Jewish community members gather to light the menorah in Wellmont Arts Plaza.
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Montclair band performing in special Hanukkah show
Montclair couple brings their faith and love to the centerstage.
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Hanukkah lights a candle on this Montclair friendship every year
Friend duo for forty five years celebrate Hanukkah together.
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More Montclair-area synagogues celebrate Hannukah — but cautiously
Congregations aim to balance coronavirus safety with tradition as they come together for the holiday.
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How Montclair is celebrating Hanukkah in the new normal
On Nov. 29, Chabad of Montclair will host a Hanukkah Fest and Grand Menorah Lighting at the Wellmont Arts Plaza.
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Photos: Drive-in Hanukkah in Montclair
Chabad Montclair held a “Drive-In” spectacular for Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec., 13, in Lackawanna Plaza, featuring a giant menorah and more.
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OSNJ ‘Messiah Sing’ taking place online
Oratorio Society of New Jersey is holding its yearly “Messiah Sing” at Sacred Heart Church of Bloomfield, with live performers, and the “crowd” at home.
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A Hanukkah menorah brings light in darkness
The Hanukkah menorah which symbolizes the holiday is a variation on the synagoguge menorah. Its many forms represent how Jews assimilate.
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In brief: Hanukkah storytime at Watchung Booksellers
Arthur Levine, author of the children’s book “The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol,” will have a special seasonal storytime at Watchung Booksellers on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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Shop local for Montclair-centric gifts
Robin Woods, Montclair Local’s girl about town, visits a number of shops to find Montclair-centric and interesting gifts for 2020.
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Photos: A Hanukkah “Fire on Ice” street party lights the night in Montclair
A crowd of hundreds parties on Church Street this year at Chabad Montclair ‘s “Fire and Ice” Hanukkah party, celebrating the miracle of the light over darkness with music, food, […]
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Robin’s Nest: coffee, Chabad and Hannukah
In her latest “Robin’s Nest,” Robin drinks lattes at Legacy Coffee, and thinks about Jewish legacy visiting Chabad of Montclair.
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In brief: The Dreidel House pop-up
Chabad of Montclair offers opportunities for the community to prepapre for Hannukah with its pop-up spot, “The Dreidel House,” Sunday through Wednesday.
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Robin’s Nest: ‘Tis the season to shop local
Need stocking stuffers or Hanukkah daily gifts? Robin’s Nest has you covered.