Illinois city sparks complaints, petition by limiting Hanukkah menorah display to just a few hours
General News,Hanukkah,Holidays
A city in Illinois sparked controversy by limiting a Hanukkah menorah display to a few hours instead of the full eight days. As of Tuesday, more than 6,500 people have signed a Change.org petition demanding Lake Forest allow a menorah display at its Market Square shopping center for the duration of the holiday. "The City is pleased to support Chabad of Lake Forest's Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Ceremony in Market Square on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 4 p.m. Mayor Stanford Tack will participate by lighting the middle candle of...
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