"Hanukkah menorahs are made out of all kinds of materials," said Rabbi Eli Kornfeld. "But few if any are ever made of ice, stand 7 feet in the air, and weigh 500 pounds."
Chabad of Hunterdon County will host a Hanukkah On Ice, complete with a giant Ice Menorah, at its annual Community Hanukkah Festival on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Flemington Ice Arena in Flemington. (courtesy photo)Chabad of Hunterdon County will be hosting Hanukkah On Ice, complete with a Giant Ice Menorah, at its annual Community Hanukkah Festival on Sunday, Dec. 6, the first night of Hanukkah. The event will take place at the Flemington Ice Arena in Flemington.
"Hanukkah menorahs are made out of all kinds of materials," said Rabbi Eli Kornfeld. "But few if any are ever made of ice, stand 7 feet in the air, and weigh 500 pounds."
In 2014 it was a Coin Menorah, 2013 a Can Menorah, 2012 Bowling Pin Menorah, 2011 Ice Menorah, 2010 a Lego Menorah, 2009 a Toy Menorah, 2008 Edible Chocolate Menorah, 2007 a Balloon Menorah, What's next? A one of a kind Large Ice Menorah. Kim Phuong, master ice sculptor, has been creating ice masterpieces for more than 20 years. He passed on his the knowledge of the art to his son, David Fong, at a young age. Together the father and son team have shared numerous awards in national ice sculpting competitions. Kim will be carving and sculpting a large at this year's Hanukkah festival, which will stand at 7 feet.
This year's event will also feature: Ice Skating, Candle Dipping, Hanukkah-themed Jewelry Making, Duct Tape Crafts, Carnival Games, Hanukkah Cookie Decorating, Face Painting, Dreidel Games, Menorah Crafts, Charity Can Building, Jewish Israeli Music, Kosher Hot Dogs (and other Kosher snack foods), Take a Picture with Judah The Maccabee or The Dreidel Man, Grand Raffle and Prizes, Hot Latkes, Donuts and Gelt.
Community members are welcome to bring new unwrapped toys for Chabad of Hunterdon County's Annual Toy Drive, which provides toys to underprivileged families in Hunterdon County.
The event is open to the public. Be a part of history this Hanukkah and share a unique experience with family and friends.
This year's Hanukkah festival will take place on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Flemington Ice arena - 426 Case Boulevard, Flemington.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.JewishHunterdon.com or by calling 908-238-9002. Pre-purchased admission is $10 for non-skaters and $12 including skate rentals, admission at the door is $12 for non-skaters and $15 including skate rentals.
Chabad thanks its leading Hanukkah sponsor for the 13th consecutive year; The Colalillo ShopRite Family, ShopRites of Flemington, Clinton and Greenwich.
This year's Hanukkah event is sponsored in part Unity Bank.