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Orthodox Jews in Stamford Hill

Chanukah last for 8 days and is the Jewish festival of light. It commemorates the rededication of the temple after it had been defiled. A candle is lit every night. In order to bring light to the world some put the candles in their front window. Here at a local old peoples home a resident is being helped by her grandson to light her menorah in the window.

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Chanukah last for 8 days and is the Jewish festival of light. It commemorates the rededication of the temple after it had been defiled. A candle is lit every night. In order to bring light to the world some put the candles in their front window. Here at a local old peoples home a resident is being helped by her grandson to light her menorah in the window.