FH Jewish community begins Chanukah celebration

1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Mike Burgess, Fort Huachuca Jewish community member, prepares turkey for the installation's Chanukah celebration Friday. Turkey was included in the meal this year due to the holiday also falling on Thanksgiving. According to some calculations, this w... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Michael Mault, Army retired, and daughter Alexandra Mault, 3, help light up the menorah for the post's Chanukah celebration Friday in the Main Post Chapel's Activity Room. Each candle is lit by the shamash, or helper candle, which does not count as o... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – From left, Capt. John Arnoldbik, 304th Military Intelligence Battalion chaplain, breaks the challah bread with Lori Baron, Fort Huachuca Jewish community member. The Fort Huachuca Jewish community commemorated Chanukah with a celebration dinner Frida... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Chanukah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates religious freedom and national independence. Sometimes called the Feast of Dedication or Feast of Lights, it is celebrated for eight days, during which ceremonial candles are lit and children play games an... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

FH Jewish community begins Chanukah celebration

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