Cincinnati's drive-through Hanukkah light experience returns

A unique concept that drew national attention last year is returning to the Tri-State. Rockwern Academy will again transform its parking lot into a Hanukkah wonderland with the drive-through "Let it Glow" lights display.

Head of School Rabbi Laura Baum says people appreciated a way to celebrate Hanukkah publicly.

"So often there are Christmas lights and members of the Jewish community may not have their own way of celebrating Hanukkah in that way," Baum says. "It was really wonderful for our families with children to have an opportunity to see their holiday on display."

Finding enough Hanukkah decorations to outfit an entire light display is tricky, even as they enter their second year.

"It's a really fun challenge to try to find commercial items to celebrate Hanukkah," Baum says with a laugh. "It's definitely a year-round hobby of mine."