Menorah Lighting

Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie lighting the first lamp on the nine-foot menorah that was put up at city hall last year on the fourth night of Hanukkah. Photo by Chris Seto/Mercury Tribune A menorah lighting event will be held at City Hall in celebration of the Jewish festival of lights on Thursday December 14 with music and Jewish holiday treats. In last year’s press release for the event Rabbi Raphi Steiner, director of Chabad of Guelph, said, “The Menorah serves as a symbol of Guelph’s dedication to preserve and encourage the right and liberty of all its citizens to worship God freely, openly, and with pride.”  All are welcome to take part in the celebration.