Rabbi Gadi led a standing-room-only gathering of Peconic Landing residents to usher in the first night of Hanukkah on Dec. 25. More than 50 members of the facility’s Jewish population plus other interested residents, and even members of our shul who had heard about the event, turned out to be a part of one of the first Hanukkah events in recent memory  to be held at the facility. As a Christmas tree glistened in the background, lending an ecumenical spirit to the ceremony, the gathering in the front lobby recited the three Hebrew blessings, sang traditional Hanukkah songs, and relished the light of flickering candles. The event on Christmas Day, a rare coincidence, was organized by shul member and Peconic Landing resident Judith K. Weiner, who coordinated the publicity, had the dining room provide traditional refreshments, and planned the evening’s program.

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