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Scott, Lauren, Amanda and Stuart Goodman lit a menorah candle.
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Principal Shira Ornstein, right, spent time with students at the lighting.
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Teacher Gavi Diamond with Karen Goodman and twins, Gabriella, 4, and Alex, 4, attended the menorah lighting.
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Stuart Goodman and Principal Shira Ornstein smiled for a picture.
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Students from the East Meadow Jewish Center Hebrew school sang songs to commemorate the 29th annual menorah lighting.
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The East Meadow Jewish Center held its 29th annual menorah lighting ceremony on Dec. 21 to commemorate the beginning of Hanukkah.
Rabbi Androphy began the tradition when he joined the center. “It’s desirable to light the menorah where it can be seen,” he said. While homeowners often place the menorah in a front window, the center placed their menorah on the front lawn, which faces Prospect Avenue.
Many students from the Hebrew school were in attendance and celebrated the evening with songs. Parents, teachers and congregation members were also present to observe the holy holiday.
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