Island Celebrates First Night Hanukkah

Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hannukah.
Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hannukah.
Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
Ray Ewing
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
Ray Ewing
The first candles are lit.
The first candles are lit.
Ray Ewing
The first candles are lit.
The first candles are lit.
Ray Ewing
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Ray Ewing
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Ray Ewing
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Ray Ewing
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Ray Ewing
Honoring the miracle of light.
Honoring the miracle of light.
Ray Ewing
Honoring the miracle of light.
Honoring the miracle of light.
Ray Ewing
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Ray Ewing
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Ray Ewing
Hebrew school students put on a Hannukah play.
Hebrew school students put on a Hanukkah play.
Ray Ewing
Hebrew school students put on a Hannukah play.
Hebrew school students put on a Hanukkah play.
Ray Ewing
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Latkes are always a must.
Latkes are always a must.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Latkes are always a must.
Latkes are always a must.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
Jonathan Fleischmann
The festival of lights begins.
The festival of lights begins.
Jonathan Fleischmann
The festival of lights begins.
The festival of lights begins.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Music filled the night.
Music filled the night.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Music filled the night.
Music filled the night.
Jonathan Fleischmann
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
Sara Piazza
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
Sara Piazza
Hannukah is a hit with the kids.
Hanukkah is a hit with the kids.
Sara Piazza
Hannukah is a hit with the kids.
Hanukkah is a hit with the kids.
Sara Piazza
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
Sara Piazza
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
Sara Piazza
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.
Sara Piazza
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.
Sara Piazza
Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hannukah.
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
The first candles are lit.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Honoring the miracle of light.
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Hebrew school students put on a Hannukah play.
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Latkes are always a must.
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
The festival of lights begins.
Music filled the night.
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
Hannukah is a hit with the kids.
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.

The first night of Hanukkah was celebrated across the Island Sunday with menorah lightings at the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center in Vineyard Haven and by Chabad On The Vineyard in Edgartown.

 

 

 

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Hanukkah Celebrations Brighten Winter Nights

Attendees at The MV Hebrew Center Hanukkah celebration light their menorahs.
Attendees at The MV Hebrew Center Hanukkah celebration light their menorahs.
Ray Ewing
Attendees at The MV Hebrew Center Hanukkah celebration light their menorahs.
Attendees at The MV Hebrew Center Hanukkah celebration light their menorahs.
Ray Ewing
Rabbi Caryn Broitman gives remarks before the celebration.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman gives remarks before the celebration.
Ray Ewing
Rabbi Caryn Broitman gives remarks before the celebration.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman gives remarks before the celebration.
Ray Ewing
Chef Ting lights the first candle on the menorah.
Chef Ting lights the first candle on the menorah.
Ray Ewing
Chef Ting lights the first candle on the menorah.
Chef Ting lights the first candle on the menorah.
Ray Ewing
MV Hebrew Center congregation stands behind menorah.
MV Hebrew Center congregation stands behind menorah.
Ray Ewing
MV Hebrew Center congregation stands behind menorah.
MV Hebrew Center congregation stands behind menorah.
Ray Ewing
Young Hanukkah celebrant enjoys the light from the menorah.
Young Hanukkah celebrant enjoys the light from the menorah.
Ray Ewing
Young Hanukkah celebrant enjoys the light from the menorah.
Young Hanukkah celebrant enjoys the light from the menorah.
Ray Ewing
Singing is an important part of the celebrations.
Singing is an important part of the celebrations.
Ray Ewing
Singing is an important part of the celebrations.
Singing is an important part of the celebrations.
Ray Ewing
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Ray Ewing
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Ray Ewing
Members of The MV Hebrew Center gather for the third night of Hanukkah.
Members of The MV Hebrew Center gather for the third night of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
Members of The MV Hebrew Center gather for the third night of Hanukkah.
Members of The MV Hebrew Center gather for the third night of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
Anthony Esposito and Jack Crawford provide music.
Anthony Esposito and Jack Crawford provide music.
Ray Ewing
Anthony Esposito and Jack Crawford provide music.
Anthony Esposito and Jack Crawford provide music.
Ray Ewing
The community celebrates together.
The community celebrates together.
Ray Ewing
The community celebrates together.
The community celebrates together.
Ray Ewing
Passing around plates of latkes is a must.
Passing around plates of latkes is a must.
Ray Ewing
Passing around plates of latkes is a must.
Passing around plates of latkes is a must.
Ray Ewing
Breaking bread together.
Breaking bread together.
Ray Ewing
Breaking bread together.
Breaking bread together.
Ray Ewing
Bubble machine is a hit with the kids.
Bubble machine is a hit with the kids.
Tim Johnson
Bubble machine is a hit with the kids.
Bubble machine is a hit with the kids.
Tim Johnson
Shir Soul was the musical guest at the celebration held by Chabad on The Vineyard.
Shir Soul was the musical guest at the celebration held by Chabad on The Vineyard.
Tim Johnson
Shir Soul was the musical guest at the celebration held by Chabad on The Vineyard.
Shir Soul was the musical guest at the celebration held by Chabad on The Vineyard.
Tim Johnson
Shir Soul is a Jewish band from New York City.
Shir Soul is a Jewish band from New York City.
Tim Johnson
Shir Soul is a Jewish band from New York City.
Shir Soul is a Jewish band from New York City.
Tim Johnson
Rabbi Tzvi Alperowitz of Chabad on The Vineyard lights the menorah in Owen Park.
Rabbi Tzvi Alperowitz of Chabad on The Vineyard lights the menorah in Owen Park.
Tim Johnson
Rabbi Tzvi Alperowitz of Chabad on The Vineyard lights the menorah in Owen Park.
Rabbi Tzvi Alperowitz of Chabad on The Vineyard lights the menorah in Owen Park.
Tim Johnson
Attendees at The MV Hebrew Center Hanukkah celebration light their menorahs.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman gives remarks before the celebration.
Chef Ting lights the first candle on the menorah.
MV Hebrew Center congregation stands behind menorah.
Young Hanukkah celebrant enjoys the light from the menorah.
Singing is an important part of the celebrations.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Members of The MV Hebrew Center gather for the third night of Hanukkah.
Anthony Esposito and Jack Crawford provide music.
The community celebrates together.
Passing around plates of latkes is a must.
Breaking bread together.
Bubble machine is a hit with the kids.
Shir Soul was the musical guest at the celebration held by Chabad on The Vineyard.
Shir Soul is a Jewish band from New York City.
Rabbi Tzvi Alperowitz of Chabad on The Vineyard lights the menorah in Owen Park.

Annual Hanukkah celebrations held by The MV Hebrew Center and Chabad on The Vineyard bring holiday light and cheer to the Island community.

Island Celebrates First Night Hanukkah

Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hannukah.
Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hannukah.
Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
Ray Ewing
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
Ray Ewing
The first candles are lit.
The first candles are lit.
Ray Ewing
The first candles are lit.
The first candles are lit.
Ray Ewing
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Ray Ewing
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Ray Ewing
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Ray Ewing
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Ray Ewing
Honoring the miracle of light.
Honoring the miracle of light.
Ray Ewing
Honoring the miracle of light.
Honoring the miracle of light.
Ray Ewing
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Ray Ewing
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Ray Ewing
Hebrew school students put on a Hannukah play.
Hebrew school students put on a Hanukkah play.
Ray Ewing
Hebrew school students put on a Hannukah play.
Hebrew school students put on a Hanukkah play.
Ray Ewing
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Latkes are always a must.
Latkes are always a must.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Latkes are always a must.
Latkes are always a must.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
Jonathan Fleischmann
The festival of lights begins.
The festival of lights begins.
Jonathan Fleischmann
The festival of lights begins.
The festival of lights begins.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Music filled the night.
Music filled the night.
Jonathan Fleischmann
Music filled the night.
Music filled the night.
Jonathan Fleischmann
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
Sara Piazza
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
Sara Piazza
Hannukah is a hit with the kids.
Hanukkah is a hit with the kids.
Sara Piazza
Hannukah is a hit with the kids.
Hanukkah is a hit with the kids.
Sara Piazza
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
Sara Piazza
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
Sara Piazza
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.
Sara Piazza
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.
Sara Piazza
Islanders gather at the MV Hebrew Center to celebrate the first night of Hannukah.
Music and prayer filled the hall on Sunday.
The first candles are lit.
Rabbi Caryn Broitman leads the song.
Friends and families spread holiday cheer.
Honoring the miracle of light.
Guests at the Hebrew Center brought their family menorahs from home.
Hebrew school students put on a Hannukah play.
Chabad on The Vineyard held their menorah lighting in Edgartown.
Donuts and other sweet treats were on offer.
Latkes are always a must.
Lighting the first candle in the snow.
The festival of lights begins.
Music filled the night.
The celebration gets going on Main street in Edgartown.
Hannukah is a hit with the kids.
Rabbi Tzvi is a founder of Chabad on The Vineyard.
This year's celebration included a dance performance as well.

The first night of Hanukkah was celebrated across the Island Sunday with menorah lightings at the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center in Vineyard Haven and by Chabad On The Vineyard in Edgartown.