Community Celebrates Hanukkah

A menorah lighting was held on the Westborough rotary today.

Children’s menorahs with candle holders made from Legos, soda cans, and baseballs were displayed on the Westborough rotary today, the first day of Hanukkah. One of them “particularly impressed” Selectmen Chairman Leigh Emery. “One of them is recycled cans, but the little holders for the candles actually came from bullet casings. So, they’re taking a weapon of destruction and turned it into an instrument of light.” Emery said during a public menorah lighting on the rotary. “I think that is so emblematic of the celebration.” Chabad of Westborough organized today’s festivities, which began at 12:15 p.m. “to include everyone,” Rabbi Michoel Green said. “Hopefully, when you go home tonight, you’ll light (a menorah) at home after it gets dark …

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Hanukkah Begins on Saturday

Public menorah lightings are among the local holiday activities planned.

“The theme of Hanukkah,” Rabbi Michoel Green notes, “is the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil." Generosity is one form of that light, Rabbi Green said Tuesday. Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, starts at sunset this Saturday and ends at sunset Sunday, Dec. 16. This year, community members are mindful that “there are people that are still homeless in New York and New Jersey,” for example, said Green, who leads Chabad of Westborough. “A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness. And nowadays, even a little bit of generosity goes a lot further. The need is greater,” he said. “Charity is something which is very relevant to Hanukkah.” Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz of Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough said Hanukkah is “…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 21

Happy Hanukkah!

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day.   1. Happy Hanukkah! The Feast of Lights started at sundown last night and will continue for eight days, commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians over 2,100 years ago and the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem. 2. The Westborough Education Foundation reminds all families that the CARE (Celebrate and Appreciate Remarkable Educators) program continues. Families can make a donation in honor of a teacher this holiday season. The money will be used to provide innovative educational programs for students that are outside the realm of the normal school system budget.  …

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Holidays 2011

5 Holiday Events in Town

This month, Westborough residents can eat breakfast with Santa, shop at a Christmas market, take in a handbell concert and attend a Hanukkah party.

  1. Breakfast with Santa at the Senior Center, 4 Rodgers Rd., will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 10. The cost for this annual breakfast, sponsored by the Friends of the Westborough Senior Center, is $3. There will also be crafts for children of all ages. Tickets are available at the Westborough Recreation Department, the Westborough Senior Center or by calling Judy at 508-870-1895, Barbara at 508-366-2773 or Nancy at 508-366-9266. 2. Breakfast With Santa at First United Methodist Church, 120 W Main St., will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 10. Children in 5th grade and younger are invited to this event, which will feature breakfast, a story by Pastor John and a visit with Santa. Registration is requested and participants…

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