As has been its tradition, the Chabad of Los Alamitos got an early start on its celebration of Hanukkah.

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And, it shared its menorah lighting ceremony at the Seal Beach Pier with the community.

Hanukkah, or Chanukah, begins the evening of Dec 14, continuing through Dec. 22.

Three-year-old Charlie Klepin takes part in the annual pre-Hanukkah Menorah Lighting ceremony in Seal Beach on Sunday, December, 7, 2025. Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Teri and Jeffrey Roth help their 5-year-old grandsons Elias, left, and Shilo, light the menorah during the pre-Hanukkah Lighting ceremony in Seal Beach on Sunday, December, 7, 2025.(Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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