Hanukkah celebrated at North Dakota State Capitol

(Bismarck, ND)  --  The celebration of Hanukkah is underway in Bismarck with the lighting of the menorah at the State Capitol.  

A Bismarck resident and veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces lit the menorah last night.  

The eight-day Festival of Lights is a time when Jews are dedicated to spreading the light to defeat darkness.  

Hanukkah ends December 15th.