Record crowd greets the 32nd Annual South Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival
Larry Blustein
Rabbi Levi Tennenhaus stood with the
microphone in one hand ready to welcome the world to an event that has become one of the most impressive of its kind. As Rabbi Tennenhaus looked into the camera of the internet feed around the globe, the 32nd annual South Florida Chassidic Chanukah
Festival, taking place on the 7th night of the holiday, was under way from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. What began over two decades ago as a Hollywood Young Circle gathering of a few hundred people coming together to celebrate the holiday, had
GROUND BREAKING
now grown to numbers that many in attendance could never imagine. With the well over 15,000 on hand to sing, eat and toast
this magnificent event, the "largest Chanukah festival" was indeed one that everyone will remember and point to, as this is no longer just a neighborhood
event. Families came from as far away as Palm Beach and Southwest Miami to celebrate the holiday. –––––––––––––––––––– BLUSTEIN, Page 9A
RINGING IN 2012
Dine and dance the year away, locally
Dr. Ivan Pelton has just opened his state-of-the-art practice in the city of Hollywood, with an important goal in mind, to continue a durable relationship with his patients.
Providing excellent quality dental care for the entire family
ELITE DENTAL CENTER
By David Myles Sun Times Well itʼs almost time to ring in the New Year, make those resolutions, don a glittering hat, shake a noisemaker and blow your horn. To help our readers decide where to dine, dance and party, The South Florida Sun Times has compiled a list –––––––––––––––––– NEW, Page 6A
SPOTLIGHT ON STAGE
Paul Anka became famous as a teen idol in the late 1950's and 60's when he recorded his first single, “I Confess,” at the tender age of fourteen. South Florida fans will have the chance to ring in the new year with him at Hard Rock Live. Page 2B.
By David Udoff Sun Times HOLLYWOOD - Elite Dental Center strives to provide excellent quality dental care for the entire family in a brand new office that is both professional and friendly. After years of practicing in Coral Springs, Dr. Ivan Pelton has just opened his state-of-the-art practice in the city of Hollywood, with an important goal in mind, to continue a durable relationship with his patients. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ELITE, Page 5A
HALLANDALE BEACH
The City of Hallandale Beach will be doing a free Christmas tree curbside collection service for all residents of the city. The service will start Thursday January 05, 2012 and continue every Thursday until February 24. Page 1D.
A.S.A.P. RESTORATION A.S.A.P. Restoration and Construction, Inc. is the “ONE STOP” disaster restoration team. They are state certified, licensed general contractors and state licensed in mold remediation. From fire cleanup to mold remediation! Page 1B.