Lowell – The City of Lowell is proud to announce its inaugural Menorah lighting event on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 4:00PM. The lighting will mark the commencement of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah, and will take place in front of Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street.

Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century BCE. The lighting of the Menorah is a central tradition, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

“This Menorah lighting ceremony is a testament to the power of collaboration and the shared vision of our community,” said Thomas A. Golden, Jr., City Manager. “Initiated as a motion from the City Council at the beginning of 2023, we are delighted to see this meaningful event brought to reality. It underscores the City’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusivity and celebrating the cultural richness of Lowell.”

“Chanukah reminds us of the power of right over might and light over darkness,” said Rabbi Zalman of the Chabad of Nashoba Valley. “It reminds us that no person is too small or too weak to light a candle and bring more light into our world.”

The City of Lowell extends a warm invitation to all to join the Greater Lowell community together with Lowell’s Jewish community in this momentous occasion, as we usher in the holiday of Chanukah amidst lively music and in a festive atmosphere.