PHOTOS: Chabad Intown menorah lighting

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PHOTOS: Chabad Intown menorah lighting

191222 Atlanta, Ga: Mason Poncz likes his Star of David face paint by Britzy the Clown. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: By tradition, Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman gives out Gelt (Hanukkah money) to children after the menorah lighting celebration. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: As witnessed by a wet Menorah in the parking lot, even with a massive Sunday rain storm engulfing Atlanta and drowning-out original Virginia-Highland location for the event, the the celebration went on, inside of the Chabad Intown building along the Beltline. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: Dreidels were available on every table for the event. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: The Cohen Brothers Band, Elie (left) and David play for guest of the celebration. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: A child recieves a Menorah hand painting during the celebration. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: Llewyn Levine looks intent (with a little help) trying to reproduce a Menorah at the Scratch Art crafts table. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: Ariel Steinberg (left) and Mendel Groner have a chat before the menorah lighting ceremony. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman has a short quiz with the children on meanings just prior to the Menorah lighting ceremony. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: With parental supervision, children were allowed to light candles during the Menorah lighting celebration. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman lights the first candle for the celebration. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman after lighting the first candle for the celebration leads the gathering with a song. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

191222 Atlanta, Ga: By tradition, Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman gives out Gelt (Hanukkah money) to children after the menorah lighting celebration. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

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191222 Atlanta, Ga: Mason Poncz likes his Star of David face paint by Britzy the Clown. Menorah lighting and celebration sponsored by Chabad Intown and MJCAA Day Camps. Music, entertainment, Dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, gelt drop and more. Children who RSVP will recieve and Chanukah gift. All photos taken Sunday 12/22/2019 at Chabad Intown, along the Beltline in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo credit Chris Hunt Photography) for 122319hanukkah

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