Chida Levitansky, right, son of Rabbi Avram Levitansky of the Chabad in Santa Monica, celebrated after the lighting of the third candle on a giant menorah at Third Street Promenade just north of Arizona on Sunday evening, December 17. Chabad of Santa Monica gave out candles and menorahs after the event. photo by Margaret Molloy
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