Rabbi Levi Stone lights the menorah on Post Road East, next to Trader Joe’s. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

WESTPORT — The second night of Hanukkah was observed with community spirit Monday night when the Schneerson Center of Westport and Beth Israel Chabad of Norwalk held its annual menorah lighting.

Sal Liccione, at center, a Representative Town Meeting member from District 9, gets the honor of lighting the shammash, or lead candle, assisted by Rabbi Levi Stone at right. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

Music, dance and a few treats were shared at the event at 400 Post Road East, on the south side of the street between Wells Fargo and Trader Joe’s.

Eli Stone, 10, of Westport gets into the dreidel spirit of the holiday. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

“As it’s very cold outside, lighting the menorah will warm our hearts,” noted Rabbi Eli Stone.

Participants dance the Hanukah version of the Horah. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

The Festival of Lights continues through the evening of Dec. 6, with another community menorah lighting taking place downtown on Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m. in Needle Park at the corner of the Post Road and Main Street.

Attendees pose for a picture around the menorah. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
A holiday mitzvah from the Schneerson Center and Beth Israel Chabad. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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