MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers joined the crowd at Hilldale Shopping Center on Sunday to light a nine-foot tall menorah for the first night of Hanukkah.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet was also at the lighting, which was put on by the Chabad of Madison. The Chabad catered in some latkes, donuts and chocolate gelt.
The celebration remembers the triumph of the Maccabees, who won a battle for religious freedom. When they returned to their temple, they had only enough oil to light the holy light for one night. Miraculously, the light shined for eight days.
“That’s what Hanukkah is about, the miracle of the oil, proud Jews taking our Judaism to the streets,” event co-director Mushkie Matusof said. “We’re proud, we’re going to fight — and this is also a way to fight antisemitism.”
There were also complimentary menorahs (though they weren’t nine feet tall) and candles for those who want to continue the eight-day celebration at home.
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