Rabbi Yaakov Halperin lights the menorah at Payrow Plaza Monday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Rabbi Yaakov Halperin lights the menorah at Payrow Plaza Monday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoChabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoRabbi Yaakov Halperin talks to the crowd before he lights the menorah. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Rabbi Yaakov Halperin talks to the crowd before he lights the menorah. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoA crowd gathers for the Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebration of Hanukkah at the public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

A crowd gathers for the Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebration of Hanukkah at the public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoRabbi Yaakov Halperin preps the menorah before lighting at Payrow Plaza Monday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Rabbi Yaakov Halperin preps the menorah before lighting at Payrow Plaza Monday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoChabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoAryah Greenberg, 3, of Bethlehem, catches chocolate coins at the public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Aryah Greenberg, 3, of Bethlehem, catches chocolate coins at the public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoA group dances at the public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

A group dances at the public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoRabbi Michael Singer of Brith Sholom speaks during the Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebration of Hanukkah at the "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Rabbi Michael Singer of Brith Sholom speaks during the Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebration of Hanukkah at the “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoA kid holds out chocolate coins at the public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

A kid holds out chocolate coins at the public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoJessica Morris, of Bethlehem, celebrates the lighting of the menorah Payrow Plaza Monday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Jessica Morris, of Bethlehem, celebrates the lighting of the menorah Payrow Plaza Monday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoChabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoRabbi Yaakov Halperin preps the menorah before lighting at Payrow Plaza Monday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Rabbi Yaakov Halperin preps the menorah before lighting at Payrow Plaza Monday evening. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoChabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get PhotoThe Halperin family watches the ceremony from their car. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a "Lighting of Unity" public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.

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Menorah lighting in Bethlehem celebrates Hanukkah 2025

The Halperin family watches the ceremony from their car. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley celebrates Hanukkah with a “Lighting of Unity” public menorah lighting Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, on Payrow Plaza outside Bethlehem City Hall.Get Photo