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Community Lights Giant Menorah

The fourth annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony was held Tuesday night to celebrate the start of Hanukkah.

Hundreds gathered at the despite the rain for the to enjoy hot latkes, live music and of course, the lighting of a 10-foot menorah to celebrate the start of Hanukkah.

The Chabad Jewish Center, which serves North Cobb, Cherokee and South Bartow counties, sponsored the community Festival of Lights.

Special guest speakers included State Sen. Chip Rogers and State Rep. Charlice Byrd.

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Rogers was given the honor to light the Shamash candle, the center candle while Rabbi Zalman Charytan, director of the Chabad Jewish Center, lit the first candle for the first night.

Photos are courtesy of members of the Chabad Jewish Center. Feel free to add more photos to the gallery.

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