Chabad of San Marcos to light one of 15,000 public menorahs worldwide

Chabad of San Marcos will ignite a public 9-foot Hanukkah menorah erected at the Hays County Courthouse Lawn, followed by a community-wide celebration on Sunday, the fourth night of the eight-day holiday at 5 p.m. The ceremony, organized by Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Ari Weingarten, will feature San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson for the kindling of the lead “Shamash” candle. 

Sunday's event will be a part of the world’s largest Hanukkah observance with 15,000 public menorahs lit worldwide, symbolizing a universal message of religious freedom.

Following the menorah lighting ceremony, the gathered will sing and eat the traditional Hanukkah foods of doughnuts and chocolate Gelt.