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Hanukkah, which kicked off last week, symbolizes hope during dark times for Jewish families.

For the Jewish communities in the Houston area, Hanukkah began Dec. 7.

One of the central traditions of this nine-day event is the lighting of the candles on a menorah. The light can symbolize hope, according to spiritual leaders in Houston and the Bay Area.

How do you celebrate light and hope in a time of war?

Rabbis Eitan Krul of Clear Lake's Congregation Shaar Hashalom, Brian Strauss of the Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, and Yitzchok Schmukler of Chabad of Bay Area explained how the observance of Hanukkah can have deeper meanings during times of war.

They all stress the symbolic gesture of the lighted candles, often in a window, a powerful message, they said, of hope.

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a reporter for me is how different stories bring with them a wealth of knowledge, and perspectives outside my own personal experience.

Learning more about Hanukkah and what it means was that kind of assignment.

Read more here about how many in Jewish communities find light when things get dark.

Yvette Orozco, Suburban reporter producer

yvette.orozco@houstonchronicle.com

Need to Know

League City's $2.55 million in sales tax revenue for January was the most the city has garnered for that month.

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League City fires longtime city attorney, as some in opposition blame political feud.

League City officials fired the city attorney after revisiting a controversial book policy resolution.

Education

The Friendswood ISD Administration Annex is located at 402 Laurel Dr. in Friendswood.

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New education center in Friendswood ISD provides safe space for students with behavioral needs.

Friendswood ISD partners with Alvin and Pearland districts to is provide a new resource for students who require assessment and therapeutic attention for behavioral issues.

Openings and Closings

Absolute Volleyball Academy recently held its Webster grand opening. The beach volleyball complex has eight state-of-the-art sand courts, opportunities to join volleyball clubs and features a space for pickleball matches, and much more.

Address: 380 Green Wing St, Webster.

Shout out

Shout out to Clear Lake High School's longtime head basketball coach, Tommy Penders, who recently marked his 500th career win.

Penders has been the head coach at Clear Lake since 2009.

One last thing …

Read here for an update on The Puddery, in Pearland, and how the pudding shop had to temporarily close due to high demand after it experienced the 'Keith Lee Effect'.