RANDOLPH — Amid rising incidents of antisemitism across the region and country, the Chabad Center for Jewish Life will once again illuminate Veterans Park with its Annual Public Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 21, at 6:00 p.m.
This year’s celebration features the lighting of a striking 8-foot menorah, standing as a powerful symbol of Jewish pride, unity, and resilience. Far more than a festive gathering, the event is intended as a public declaration of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Rabbi Avraham Bekhor, who directs the Chabad Center for Jewish Life with his wife Chava, underscored the importance of coming together during challenging times.
“Our response to hatred of any kind must never be to cower or hide our faith,” Rabbi Bekhor said. “The story of Chanukah is the tremendous power of light to overcome darkness. We can have no better response to the negativity we encounter than to gather together in even greater numbers and celebrate the light of the menorah in public.”
Back by popular demand, the Randolph Fire Department will help bring extra excitement to the evening with the Grand Gelt Drop, sending chocolate coins and dreidel parachutes raining from above—an irresistible highlight for children and adults alike.
The public is invited to join local dignitaries and community members for a night filled with warmth, celebration, and solidarity. Guests can enjoy lively music, traditional Chanukah treats including latkes and donuts, hot beverages, and a variety of holiday-themed merchandise.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, December 21
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Veterans Park, 100 Calais Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life welcomes everyone to join this uplifting community celebration. As the menorah’s lights shine across Randolph, they serve not only as a tribute to the miracle of Chanukah but as a beacon of hope, love, and unity for all.
