PORTLAND TRAILBLAZER LaMarcus Aldridge, No. 12, drives against Elton Brand, No. 42, of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Rose Garden Arena March 31, 2007, in Portland. The Blazers will face off against the Denver Nuggets for the Blazers’ Hanukah Jewish Celebration Night Dec. 23.

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Chabad teams with Blazers for Hanukah party Dec. 23

By JEWISH REVIEW

article created on: 2008-11-15T00:00:00

The Portland Trailblazers and Chabad of Oregon are again teaming up to present Hanukah Jewish Celebration Night on the third night of Hanukah.

The Dec. 23 Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets basketball matchup will feature special ticket prices for those purchasing Hanukah promotion tickets, as well as a menorah lighting and special pre- and post-game celebrations. Those buying the Hanukah promo tickets also will receive a baseball-style Blazers’ Hanukah cap.

A pregame event with live music, dancing and children’s activities will begin at 6 p.m. by the fan stage. The game begins at 7 p.m.

“Latkes and layups, what more could you want for Hanukah?,” asked Nate Kramer, who helped organize last year’s event as well as attended it.

“Last year everyone was very enthusiastic,” said Chaim Wilhelm who coordinates Chabad’s part of the event. “I think this event brings out a lot of Jewish pride and Jewish fun.”

“It will be a lot of fun,” he said. “This is Chabad of Oregon’s 25th year and we are trying to make things more exciting in this city.”

Promotion tickets are $15 for the red section, $22 for the purple section and $46 for the yellow section. Groups buying 10 or more tickets together will have their name flashed on the big screen during the game.

Hanukah Jewish Celebration Night tickets are available at the Everything Jewish Store, 6684 SW Capitol Highway. Tickets are also available online at tickets.trailblazers.com/deals. Enter promo code Chanukah.