SOUTHERN
COSTA BLANCA JEWISH COMMUNITY
This year there is to be a public lighting of a Menorah at
Playa Flamenca.
Chanukah
is a Jewish festival that dates back to the year 165 BCE. At that time
Jerusalem was ruled by a Syrian king called Antiochus. He looted and damaged
the Temple in Jerusalem and stopped the Jews from practicing their laws and
religion. This upset the Jews so much that they rebelled. The rebellion was
successful and the Temple was restored to its former state. A new altar was
consecrated but there was only enough oil for the altar lamp to burn for one
day. However the lamp burnt for eight days and a miracle was declared by the
Jewish leaders. To celebrate this miracle an eight-day observance is created
ever year by lighting one candle each day in a Menorah (a special candelabra)
until all eight candles are burning. The Menorah is placed in public places to
remind people of the miracle.
This year the Southern Costa Blanca Jewish Community will again be lighting the Menorah on the steps of the amphitheatre opposite the Lobster Restaurant at Playa Flamenca Beach at 7.30pm on Saturday 15th December. The nearest road is Calle Orchideas. Following the lighting ceremony we shall be serving wine and do-nuts.
Please
join us as everybody is welcome, Jews, Christians, people of every religion and
those of none.
For
further information please e-mail alan201150@hotmail.com.
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