Released: December 11, 2023
Delaware County Council, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, County Controller Joanne Phillips, and elected officials from the PA State Senate, State House, and Media Borough were honored to join Rabbi Tzvi Altein of the Chabad of Delaware County in celebrating the beginning of Hanukkah at the 9th Annual Grand Menorah Lighting celebration outside of the Delaware County Courthouse in Media on Sunday evening.
Hanukkah began at sunset on Wednesday, December 7, and will end at sunset on Friday, December 15.
Ben Hover, President of Lansdowne Borough Council, was honored with the lighting of the Shamash candle (used to light the other candles in the Menorah) in recognition of his efforts against antisemitism.
Prior to the Menorah lighting, Chabad of Delaware County and participating Media businesses created a Hanukkah Village along State Street, with Kenny’s Flower Shoppe, Zen Nails & Spa, Homesewn, Little People Consignment Boutique, Game On State, the Media Free Library, and the Law Office of Deborah Truscello opening their doors for a festive afternoon of family-fun activities, including Hanukkah story time, Hanukkah Face & Nail art, Menorah making, candle making, donut decorating, Lego dreidels, and an olive press workshop.
Thank you to the many residents and volunteers who participated, as well as the Media Fire Hook and Ladder #1 for once again participating in the Gelt Drop!
We wish residents a very Happy and Healthy Hanukkah!