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Menorah lighting held in Dewey Beach
Sarah Fisher of Millsboro makes her best guess at the number of dreidels in the dreidel container while her mom Christine uploads the count to the app. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
December 18, 2025
Despite the cold temps on Rehoboth Bay, members and friends of Chabad of Southern Delaware held a Grand Menorah Lighting Dec. 14, on the Baywalk in Dewey Beach. The Chanukah celebration features the lighting of a large public menorah, traditional holiday treats, hot chocolate and entertainment. The goal is to spread light and celebrate the Festival of Lights with all.
Rabbi Sholom Vogel, left, talks with Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, during the menorah lighting celebration.
Rabbi Sholom Vogel helps light the menorah on the first night of Chanukah.
Rabbi Sholom Vogel and Rebbetzin Chanale Vogel pause for a photo near the big dreidel.
Rabbi Sholom Vogel and Roy Rothenberg prepare to light the menorah.
Rabbi Sholom Vogel is ready to light the menorah.
Dewey Beach Mayor Bill Stevens shares his thoughts on the season.
Rabbi Sholom Vogel announces Dewey Beach Commisioner David Jasinski to speak at the event.
Zeesa Vogel has her chocolate donut and a gold coin during the celebration of the menorah lighting.
Enjoying the festivities as they gather for the menorah lighting are (l-r) Beth Berch, Alexandra Miller and Wendy Weiss.
Alexandra Miller wears her own menorah.
Ashton Wilson, right, and Aidan Stegall are amazed at the magic created by Joseph Smith, the Amazing Josini.
The Amazing Josini, Joseph Smith, adds a little magic to the event surrounding the menorah lighting.
Aidan Stegall joins in a game of rope.
Lewes residents Renee and Wayne Casanova gather near the animated menorah to celebrate the light of Hanukkah.
Rehoboth residents Marty and Janis Schertzer are ready for the menorah lighting.
Members of the Stegall family of Milton gathered before the menorah lighting are (l-r) Liam, Morin, Talioa and Aidan Stegall.
Leslie Cain, Anna Toyna and Chuck Coffman (l-r) gathered to share the light.
Zeesa Vogel dances to the music near the large dreidel.
Donuts are a big hit at the menorah lighting celebration.
