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2021 menorah lighting

2021 menorah lighting

To herald the second night of Hanukkah, Rice students and community members gathered Nov. 29 in the Graduate Commons courtyard by Valhalla for an evening of fellowship, song and tasty treats at this year’s menorah-lighting ceremony. Rice President David Leebron did the honors as guests enjoyed music from the Rice Marching Owl Band, as well as latkes and doughnuts provided by Chabad’s Rabbi Shmuli and Nechama Slonim. (Photos by Jeff Fitlow)

President Leebron and Rabbi Shmuli talk at menorah lighting ceremony
Leebron and Rabbi Shmuli chat as students mingle over holiday snacks.
Boys in dreidel costumes
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel!
President Leebron speaks with Rabbi Shmuli
Readying the torch.
President Leebron lights the menorah
Leebron lights the way.

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