Royal Oak Chabad Jewish
Center organized the first
public menorah lighting in
downtown Royal Oak on Dec.
29. Mushky and Rabbi
Moishie
Glitsenstein, founders of the
center, were joined by more
than 500 people.
An ice menorah was lit;
there were activities for the
children, a fire show, and
donuts, latkes, cider and soup
were served.
One of the highlights was a
“gelt drop” where firefighters
from the Royal Oak Fire
Department dropped chocolate
gelt from the top of a ladder
onto children waiting below.
The Royal Oak ceremony is
expected to become an annual
occasion.

BECCA MESSNER

1.More than 500 people watched as
the menorah was lit for the first time
in Royal Oak. 2. The fire show 3. The
menorah was lit by David Grossman,
owner of Pegasus Entertainment.
4. Children catch the chocolate coins
being thrown by firefighters. 5. A child
decorates his donut.

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