MENORAH LIT AT PLAYA FLAMENCA BEACH
On Wednesday, 28th. December, more than 150 people attended the lighting of the Menorah at Playa Flamenca beach to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights – Chanukah. This was the first time in 500 years that a Menorah has been publicly lit between the south of Alicante and Marbella.
The ceremony was organized by the Southern Costa Blanca Jewish Community and was attended by people of all faiths.
In his opening address, Alan Harris, community representative, explained the meaning of Chanukah and thanked King Juan Carlos and the Orihuela Costa council for allowing Jews to openly practice their religion in Spain.
Following the ceremony, doughnuts and wine were enjoyed by all.
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MENORAH LIT AT PLAYA FLAMENCA BEACH
On Wednesday, 28th. December, more than 150 people attended the lighting of the Menorah at Playa Flamenca beach to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights – Chanukah. This was the first time in 500 years that a Menorah has been publicly lit between the south of Alicante and Marbella.
The ceremony was organized by the Southern Costa Blanca Jewish Community and was attended by people of all faiths.
In his opening address, Alan Harris, community representative, explained the meaning of Chanukah and thanked King Juan Carlos and the Orihuela Costa council for allowing Jews to openly practice their religion in Spain.
Following the ceremony, doughnuts and wine were enjoyed by all.
Filed under: http://www.theleader.info/article/32297/Home Insurance | Spanish Home Insurance | Home Insurance in Spain | Spanish Property | Costa Blanca Spanish Property | Spain Property | Spanish Real Estate | Spain Real Estate
