

“In ancient times, our ancestors rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem. “It is a holiday that enriches our lives and strengthens our tradition,” Rabbi Reuven Mintz of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life said in a statement. Attending participants will enjoy holiday gifts and treats, Hanukkah crafts, face painting and balloon animals. The ceremony will begin with a performance from the Moshav Band and will be followed by the “Gelt Drop” from atop a firetruck ladder. The Chabad Center for Jewish Life will hold a public menorah-lighting ceremony at its location on 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach, this Sunday, Dec. Menorah-lighting ceremony Sunday at Chabad Center for Jewish Life Pictures of the winning homes can be viewed at the association’s website at and on its various social media channels. Entries were judged by Brenner, Debbie Stevens, Sandie Haskell, Laura Curran, Glenn Highland and BJ Johnson. and Joy Brenner, a former member of the Newport Beach City Council. The contest was sponsored by the Corona del Mar Residents Assn. The Benson family on the 400 block of Carnation Avenue was given honorable mention. First place was taken by the Lyle family on the 400 block of Heliotrope Avenue, second place by the Solow family on the 700 block of Heliotrope, and third place by the Mitchell family on the 300 block of Poppy Avenue. The winners of the “Residents Light Up Corona del Mar” contest were announced this week.
