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Chabad of Southern Delaware lights menorah in Dewey

Rabbi Sholom Vogel, Chabad of Southern Delaware director, right, and member Harvy Fruman light the menorah on the Baywalk in Dewey Beach. DAN COOK PHOTOS
January 1, 2025

A 9-foot menorah erected at the Baywalk in Dewey Beach was lit Dec. 29, to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah. The ceremony was followed by a community celebration.

Entertainment for all ages included festive music and a strolling magician performing card tricks, as well as hot drinks and a selection of traditional Hanukkah foods.

The annual menorah lighting is one of the many events that Chabad of Southern Delaware puts on for the larger Jewish community.

"Making Judaism accessible and available for every Jew in the county is our mission statement,” said Vogel. “Creating a space where every Jew can feel comfortable and at home, safe and accepted is so important to us. The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, had a vision where every Jew is reached out to, hugged, and given the opportunity to practice and take an active part in their Judaism.”

For more information, go to JewishSouthernDelaware.com.

Jason and Alison Gould display their celebration sweaters during the menorah lighting event.
Efraim Vogel, 3 1/2, likes the tasty marshmallows on the hot cocoa table.
Dennis Kaye reads the Chanukah literature during the celebration.
Maryrose and Larry Hobman pause for a photo during the celebration.
Rabbis in training assisting with the celebration are (l-r) Mendal Markel, Tzvi Vilenkan and Mendel Beitsh.
Noah Kanter takes his turn at guessing the number of dreidels in the box for a prize.
Harvey, left, and Allyn Fruman enjoy the delicious donuts and hot latkes served at the celebration.
Rabbi Sholom Vogel, Chabad of Southern Delaware director, speaks about the meaning of lighting the menorah.
Plenty of Brooklyn donuts were served at the celebration.
Hot latkes served with applesauce and spicy mayo toppings were complemented by hot cocoa.
Posing for a family portrait at the event are Rabbi Sholom Vogel, Chabad of Southern Delaware director; and his wife and co-director Chanale holding 18-month-old Zeesa. In front are Efraim, 31/2, and Musya, 6.
A big crowd is ready to enjoy the hot latkes topped by applesauce and spicy mayo, along with hot cocoa.
Picking out her favorite donut is Talia Raphel, 8.
Rabbi Sholom Vogel, Chabad of Southern Delaware director, welcomes Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, to the event.
Rabbi Mendel Beitch helps Noah Kanter arrange his tefillin.
A large crowd gathers to watch the menorah lighting on the Baywalk in Dewey Beach.

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