David lights menorah at Alexandria Hanukah Celebration

David Lighting MenorahDavid and family joined Alexandria Police Chief David Baker on Sunday to light the menorah at the annual Hanukkah celebration hosted by Chabad Lubavitch of of Arlington-Alexandria.

“Lighting the menorah on a dreary day like this reminds us that, when we come together as a community, we can add to the light in the world,” said David, thanking Rabbi Mordecai Newman for the honor of lighting one of the flames.

The ceremony, hosted by J and J Oriental Rugs in Old Town, Alexandria, is an annual event that includes songs, dancing, latkes, and other Hanukah traditions.

Photo by Liz Roll