Stories of the tradition of Hanukkah flow throughout the house while the menorah is lit. It is filled with people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and cultures, who gather for a glimpse into a possibly unfamiliar holiday.

Many may come to try the different types of food that line the table or to play traditional games like dreidel, a four-sided top that is spun for different outcomes. A chance for fellowship and competition.

Hanukkah is an eight day celebration which falls this year from Dec. 2-10. It is a celebration in the Jewish community that honors the rededication of the Holy Temple, retired Rabbi Larry Schlesinger said.

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