Pop-up at Temple Israel in Gary offers Hanukkah gifts for festival of lights

That snub led to the founding of Temple Israel’s pop-up shop by its Sisterhood more than 20 years ago in celebration of the inspirational Jewish eight-day holiday. Lisa Giglio, whose mom started the shop, estimated it has about 350 gift items spread across tables in Temple Israel’s hall, 601 N. Montgomery St. in Gary’s Miller neighborhood. This year, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Wednesday, also the Christmas holiday. It continues with the lighting of a candle for eight nights. Giglio said the store opened after Thanksgiving and will...