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Join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City of Somerville on Saturday, December 24, for the City’s annual ceremonial Menorah lighting, in honor of the first day of Hanukkah. Meet on the City Hall Concourse, at the Menorah, at 5:30 p.m. for a brief speaking program led by Mayor Curtatone, and Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz of Temple B’nai Brith, followed by the lighting of the Menorah. Light refreshments will be served.
Please note that that the event was previously scheduled to begin at 4:15 p.m., but has been moved to 5:30 p.m.
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I find it interesting that the city has this event, along with a Christmas tree lighting and pats themselves on the back, that they are being inclusive to different religions. A menorah is a very holy, religious symbol. I think it’s wonderful that the city hosts this event, and includes remarks by a rabbi. But then it comes to the Christians……A “Christmas” tree has nothing to do with religion. It was a pagan tradition that Christians adopted, but not as their religious symbol. So they light this tree, bring in Santa, who also has nothing to do with any religion that I’m aware of. No remarks from a priest or Reverend. If the city wishes to be inclusive, the Menorah must sit side by side with a creche, with remarks made by a Christian minister. Keep the tree, though, it does look pretty!