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Menorahs Sold At HomeGoods, Marshalls Recalled For Catching Fire Menorahs Sold At HomeGoods, Marshalls Recalled For Catching Fire
Menorahs Sold At HomeGoods, Marshalls Recalled For Catching Fire One of the most famous and religiously significant styles of candle holders has been recalled since it may catch fire— which would be a problem since traditionally candles use flames. The recall comes after TJX Companies— which includes HomeGoods, Marshalls and Homesense— received three reports of the menorahs catching on fire while holding lit candles, according to a release by US Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries were reported but a recall of the products was issued. The company had sold approximately 7,800 menorahs between Nov. 2021 and Jan. 2022 ranging in price from $8 t…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Can't Dim The Light In Lancaster: Hundreds Show Up For Menorah Lighting After Vandalism Can't Dim The Light In Lancaster: Hundreds Show Up For Menorah Lighting After Vandalism
Can't Dim The Light In Lancaster: Hundreds Show Up For Menorah Lighting After Vandalism The bright lights of Hanukkah were not dimmed this year in Lancaster despite apparent efforts by some to do so. Hundreds of people turned out Sunday night in support of Lancaster's Jewish community after the menorah in the downtown district was vandalized.  Designed by Mark Joshua Lewin, the custom built, steel menorah weighs nearly 460 pounds and was placed in Penn Square on Friday, Nov. 26, according to Lancaster Online and the Lancaster City Alliance. It has 18 red roses honoring the City of Lancaster, and the Hebrew word "chai" which means "life." The Jewish community of Lancaste…

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by Cecilia Levine