This year’s public Hanukkah celebrations and menorah lightings had record numbers of people from around the region showing up. Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell presided over the city’s annual menorah lighting, accompanied by public officials, rabbis, and community members. Down South in Franklin, the second annual Miracle of Lights festival took place in the town square. Close to 1,000 people enjoyed latkes, donuts, and other seasonal delicacies while shopping for Judaica and listening to the sound of music courtesy of the Promise Sessions and Cantor Josh Goldberg. See the full story in this issue, and in the meantime, relive the fun through the photos.
Chabad of Nashville was also busy celebrating Hanukkah. Menorah lightings and events included a lighting at Chabad with Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Metro Council members Sheri Weiner and Jacob Kupin. Approximately 300 people attended. And at the state capitol, Rabbi Itzchok Tiechtel celebrated the holiday with Governor Bill Lee and members of Nashville’s Israeli community.
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