In a year of darkness, Hanukkah 2020 brings talk of hope and light Synagogues in Tampa Bay are planning ways to help people feel connected during the pandemic. âHanukkah was made for a year like this.â Â Â Rabbi Philip Weintraub, left, Sandy Brasch and Billie Bornstein greet members of Congregation B'nai Israel in St. Petersburg as they drive up to receive Hanukkah kits Wednesday. The kits will allow members to celebrate the holiday at home. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ] Updated Dec. 10, 2020 Each Hanukkah, Rabbi Levi Hodakov of the Chabad of Clearwater tries to outdo the previous one. Over the last 15 years, the synagogue has constructed giant menorahs out of pizza, cereal boxes, falafels, jelly beans, Laffy Taffy and other components, mostly to engage youth in celebration.