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of the Temple Shalom of Central Florida."
Wallace estimates the lighting draws
500 attendees annually to Lake Sumter
Landing Town Square.
"The story is a piece of history," he
said. "We talk about the meaning of
Hanukkah, what it represents. People can
come and learn a little bit about it."
As a Villages Entertainment marketing
assisant, Wallace helps bring the annual
event to The Villages. He also is a member
of the temple, so he is happy to share the
Hanukkah experience.
"I have been the ritual chairperson
for many of my 15 years," he said. "I was
president of the congregation for two
years, and in between rabbis, I acted as the
service leader. I officiated at weddings, funerals and baby namings,
and was the predominant reader of the Torah at temple services."
Wallace notes that many people mistakenly think of Hanukkah
as a Jewish Christmas, since it often takes place in December. The
Villages Menorah Lighting program is an opportunity to clear up
misconceptions.
"It's an educational program," he said. "Community
understanding is important, to be aware of all different
religions."
But to have fun in the process - that's the draw for
grandkids.
"There's so much excitement," he said. "A group
comes to teach an Israeli folk dance. A human dreidel comes and dances around.
We hand out dreidels and chocolate
coins with directions for playing the
game, and people come from all
over - people of all faiths."

There's so much
excitement. A group
comes to teach an
Israeli folk dance. A
human dreidel comes
and dances around.
We hand out dreidels
and chocolate coins
with directions for
playing the game,
and people come from
all over - people of
all faiths.
- Larry Wallace

THE VILLAGES
MENORAH LIGHTING
3 p.m., Dec. 22
Lake Sumter Landing
Market Square
A free event for the whole community.
Bring your friends, neighbors and
grandkids to hear the telling of the
Hanukkah story and see the lighting
of the menorah. Enjoy music, singing,
dancing and gifts.

Larry Wallace
dances and sings while
dressed as a dreidel.

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