For the first time in the Cascade region, an eighteen foot Menorah constructed from hundreds of balloons was kindled at the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration in Blakely Hall with the Issaquah Highlands community on Sunday, December 28th. Due to weather conditions the party had to be postponed by a week, so instead of lighting only one candle for the first night of Chanukah we got to kindle all eight. The beautiful balloon Menorah with all its candles lit was quite a sight! Everyone got an opportunity to blow their own balloon and contribute it toward the building of the Menorah.

The magic show, special art project, Chanukah “tattoos”, live music by the Klezmer band and delicious food was enjoyed by all who attended. Our dear Mayor Ava Frisinger delivered an inspiring Chanukah message and lit the leading candle. Menachem Farkash led the reciting of the blessings followed with the lighting by city council member Joshua Schaer and members of the community.The event was co-sponsored by Port Blakely, the Issaquah Highlands Council, and Chabad.

In its Chanukah outreach campaign, Chabad of the Central Cascades joined thousands of Chabad centers across the globe that are staging similar public displays of the Menorah and its symbolic lights. From Australia to Africa, Thailand to New Orleans, Baghdad, Iraq to the White House lawn, hundreds of thousands have experience the joy of Chanukah with Chabad. Our thanks goes to all who attended this special evening. Thanks to Port Blakely and the Issaquah Highlands Council for co-sponsoring the event.

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