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Black Hills Jews Celebrate Hanukah With Song, Fellowship, And Lighting Of Menorah

Credit Victoria Wicks
Dr. Steve Benn

In Rapid City during Hanukah, Jews gather at Main Street Square for eight nights to light the menorah. The first night was Dec. 24, and the last night is Dec. 31. People gather just before sunset to sing Hanukah songs and celebrate the resiliency of the Jewish people.

The menorah lighting occurs every night at sunset, at about 5:10 p.m., ending with Dec. 31.

To hear a longer interview with Steve Benn, click on the audio below:

menorah_steve_benn_mp3.mp3
Interview with Dr. Benn

Rapid City freelancer Victoria L. Wicks has been producing news for SDPB since August 2007. She Retired from this position in March 2023.

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