Kamloops’ Jewish community celebrates start of Hanukkah

Dec 12, 2017 | 3:37 PM

KAMLOOPS — Tonight marks the beginning of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, the eight day Festival of Lights.

Jewish Community Centre of Kamloops President Heidi Coleman says Hanukkah is an exciting time for the city’s small, but growing Jewish population. 

Coleman says the festival is celebrated with traditional food, gifts, dreidels, and a nightly lighting of a menorah candle. 

Hanukkah recognizes a miracle that followed the defeat of Syrian troops that had taken over the Temple in Jerusalem 2,500 years ago.