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Chabad of Truckee hosts 2nd Annual Downtown Chanukah Menorah Lighting December 10

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TRUCKEE, Calif. — Chabad of Truckee invites the entire community to celebrate Chanukah at its Second Annual Public Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown Truckee, next to the Historic Downtown Truckee Visitor Center. The free, family-friendly celebration will feature the lighting of a public menorah, a live DJ, delicious hot latkes, fresh donuts, and hot drinks. Residents, visitors, families, and friends of all backgrounds are invited to join in an evening of music, food, and holiday spirit. “Chanukah is all about bringing more light, joy, and warmth into the world,” said Rabbi Chaim Kudan of Chabad of Truckee. “We’re excited to bring this celebration back to Historic Downtown Truckee for a second year and invite the entire community to come together.

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