Hanukkah 2012 in Needham
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Needham with fun events and delicious recipes.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. Next week, a crowd-sourced menorah will be lit on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Needham Town Common. Temple Beth Shalom is also hosting a party on Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and are hosting another event, the Hanukkah Jewish Connection Experience. Where in town are you going to celebrate? What are your plans in Needham? Tell us in the comments below. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, …
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