University Ave. and SE First St.). Many dignitaries will be on hand to join in the celebration of Chanukah and deliver holiday greetings. City and County Commissioners have confirmed their participation at the event.

T he Jewish community of Cincinnati celebrated Chanukah (Hanukkah) at Kenwood Mall on Thursday with a giant menorah lighting, an "X-treme bubble show," latkes, doughnuts and music

The Grand Menorah lighting is scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 4 p.m. at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, according to officials from Chabad of Southern Nevada.

Tickets for the lighting on Wednesday are available at NationalMenorah.org. Ticket holders get some special Hanukkah perks, too. "Those in attendance will be treated to hot traditional Hanukkah latkes (potato pancakes) and donuts," organizers said. "Complimentary personal menorah kits and dreidels will also be distributed."

This week there will be a public menorah lighting in honor of Chanukah. The celebration is on Thursday, December 26 at 5 p.m. at Bergen Place Park (5450 22nd Ave NW) and is hosted by the Chabad of

The Jewish Community of Cincinnati celebrates Chanukah at Kenwood Mall. This event highlights important themes of the holiday, especially in today's times.