A close-up view of white candles in a menorah, with several already lit and glowing. A hand reaches in from the background holding another candle, using its flame to light one of the unlit candles. The scene is softly illuminated against a dark background.
Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, assists with lighting the menorah to celebrate Hanukkah aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 2, 2025. Busby lit the candles with the shamash, or “attendant” candle, which is separate from the other candles on the menorah, as part of the holiday tradition. (Lance Cpl. Michael/U.S. Marines via Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 12/11/25 — This Sunday, the Redwood Valley shul, called Kol HaEmek, will hold a family-friendly celebration to honor the first night of Hanukkah. 

Kol HaEmek, which translates to “voice of the valley” in Hebrew, is a community center that holds classes, services, and events that honor Jewish traditions. 

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Sydney Fishman is a UC Berkeley California Local News Fellow and lives full time in Ukiah. Reach her at sydney@mendovoice.com or through her Signal username @sydannfish.67.