Reading Christmas tree, menorah lit during ceremonies
By The Citizen on December 2, 2021
The community gathered Thursday night in Penn Square for the official lighting of Reading’s downtown Christmas tree and menorah.
The events at Fifth and Penn streets featured messages from local religious, political and educational leaders, performances by local arts groups and refreshments provided by city businesses.
The menorah lighting was arranged with the participation of the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks.
Brian I. Michelson of Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing,, left, and Rabbi Yosef Lipsker of Chabad-Lubavitch of Berks County, Muhlenberg Township, lead blessings over the lighting of Reading’s downtown menorah Thursday night. (BEN HASTY – READING EAGLE)Members of the Reading Rec Commission Dance Team perform Thursday during Reading’s downtown Christmas tree lighting. (BEN HASTY — READING EAGLE)Members of the Reading High School Vocal Company perform Thursday during Reading’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. (BEN HASTY — READING EAGLE)Participants in Reading’s menorah lighting Thursday include, from left, Rabbi Brian I. Michelson, Reading Councilwoman Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz, Rabbi Yosef Lipsker and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran. (BEN HASTY — READING EAGLE)The star at the top of the newly lit Christmas tree in Reading. (BEN HASTY — READING EAGLE)Rabbi Brian I. Michelson, left, and Rabbi Yosef Lipsker during a Hanukkah celebration Thursday in Penn Square. (BEN HASTY — READING EAGLE)
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