Hundreds join “Fire on Ice” Chanukah at Blue Back

Chabad of Greater Hartford hosted a "cool" Chanukkah celebration for the entire community Sunday night, Dec 9 in Blue Back Square.

A large crowd had gathered by 4 p.m. to observe a master ice carver sculpt a giant menorah from a block of ice.

Hundreds celebrated throughout the afternoon and evening in a tent & throughout the square. Activities included a menorah-building contest for children, a Magician, Chanukah crafts, Jewish music, food from Yosi's Kosher Catering, and photos with "Judah Maccabee."

The celebration of "Fire on ICE" was ultimately achieved when Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan and Dana Keller were honored with the lighting of the giant menorah.

Chabad hosted the event with the purpose of bringing the community together, to celebrate Chanukah and to have the light and message of Chanukah reach as many people as possible.
Chanukah is the holiday of light and freedom, where few overcame the many, light triumphed over darkness; freedom overcame oppression, and good prevailed over evil. This is the universal message of Chanukah.

The event was free of charge and open to all. For more information about Chabad of Greater Hartford, please call the Chabad House at 860-232-1116 or check our website: www.ChabadHartford.com