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Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 15, 2023 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM City of Everett lights menorah in celebration of Hanukkah Everett community gathered to light the menorah in front of City Hall on the fi rst night of the festival of lights The Everett community gathered in front of Everett City Hall to light the menorah on the fi rst night of Hanukkah. O n the first night of Hanukkah, Thursday, Dec. 7, community members and elected officials gathered alongside Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Rabbi Sruli Baron from the Tobin Bridge Chabad to light the Everett menorah in front of City Hall. The event celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah, the Jewish eightOur 51st Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STOREWIDE PRICE REDUCTIONS! STORE HOURS: Sun. - Wed.: 9AM - 6PM / Thurs. - Sat. 9AM - 7PM The Holiday Season is Here! R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! -------------------WE HAVE GIFT CARDS! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net day “festival of lights,” which The gathering in the lobby of Everett City Hall following the ceremony. is celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting and special prayers. The menorah holds nine candles where one stands higher than the rest and is used to light the others. Rabbi Baron welcomed attendees and shared a story about the meaning of Hanukkah and how the holiday can bring communities together. Mayor DeMaria also spoke about the signifi cance of Hanukkah and what the menorah can represent to residents in his remarks, especially with the ongoing confl ict between Israel and Palestine. “With all that is going on in Israel and across the world, the message of Hanukkah has greater meaning this year,” said Mayor DeMaria. “We live in a nation founded by those seeking religious freedom. We must always remember that and support and respect all individuals in our community and our society so they may feel safe practicing their beliefs.” After the menorah was lit, all who attended were invited to enjoy music, latkes, doughnuts and more in the lobby of Chris - 2023 Mayor Carlo DeMaria lights the menorah. Rabbi Sruli Baron speaks at the podium. Latkes were one of the traditional foods available to attendees. City Hall. If you would like to know about all of the upcoming events the City of Everett has planned, please visit cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/ events/list. You can also follow the offi cial social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (the platform formerly known as Twitter). Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @City_EverettMA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the many exciting events that are planned.

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