A large crowd gathered in front of the Washington County Courthouse Dec. 11 to celebrate Hanukkah. This was the second year Chabad of the South Hills hosted the event. The Mt. Lebanon-based synagogue has been reaching out to Washington County since the closure of Beth Israel’s synagogue in Washington. Speakers at Monday’s celebration included Washington […]
Though the Jewish population of Washington County has grown smaller over time, there remains an active community preparing to celebrate Hanukkah. The eight days of Hanukkah will commence Thursday evening and continue through the following Friday. The holiday is marked by the lighting of one of the eight candles on a menorah as each day […]
Though the Jewish population of Washington County has grown smaller over time, there remains an active community preparing to celebrate Hanukkah. The eight days of Hanukkah will commence Thursday evening and continue through the following Friday. The holiday is marked by the lighting of one of the eight candles on a menorah as each day […]