Everett lights menorah in celebration of Hanukkah

Community members and elected officials gather with Tobin Bridge Chabad to celebrate the Festival of Lights

Special to The Advocate

On the second night of Hanukkah, the City of Everett, in collaboration with Tobin Bridge Chabad, hosted the annual Menorah Lighting in front of City Hall. Community members, elected officials and City staff joined Tobin Bridge Chabad Rabbi Sruli Baron to light the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. Following the ceremony, everyone was invited inside City Hall to enjoy traditional Hanukkah foods, including doughnuts, latkes and chocolate gelt.

“As we celebrate Hanukkah this year, our hearts are with the innocent Jewish lives lost in a recent antisemitic attack,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I want our Jewish friends and neighbors to know that Everett stands with you and remains committed to being a welcoming community for everyone. I am grateful to Rabbi Sruli Baron and the Tobin Bridge Chabad for their continued partnership in helping us celebrate this tradition, and I thank the Everett Police Department for ensuring that our community was able to gather and celebrate safely.”

Hanukkah is the Jewish eight-day Festival of Lights, which is marked by nightly menorah lightings and special prayers. Each year the City of Everett gathers to light the menorah as part of the community’s broader celebration of the holiday season.

All of the upcoming City of Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com. Residents can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X to stay updated. Facebook: /cityofeverettma. Instagram: @cityofeverettma. X: @EverettGov_MA. All are welcome to attend the upcoming events.