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Watford to host Premier League’s first-ever Chanukah celebration

The event is being organised by the club’s newly-formed Jewish Hornets supporters’ group

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WATFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Pyrotechnics go off inside the ground to celebrate Watford's promotion back to the Premier League as both teams walk out prior during the Sky Bet Championship match between Watford and Swansea City at Vicarage Road on May 08, 2021 in Watford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chanukah music and doughnuts are coming to Vicarage Road next month as Watford prepares to host what it believes to be the Premier League’s first ever celebration of the Jewish festival of lights. Next month’s sold-out event is also the first event being organised by the club’s newly-formed Jewish Hornets supporters’ group. Taking to social media earlier this week, the supporters’ group said it would “love to see members of other groups to come, so we can work together on creating a more inclusive and tolerant society.” Israeli former player and Watford legend Ronny Rosenthal is set to make an appearance, as is the UK’s antisemitism adviser Lord John Mann, who will be a guest speaker.

Premier League newcomers Brentford hosted the league’s first pitch-side Succah earlier this year, with former Wimbledon striker Marcus Gayle among those who assembled the 8ft structure.

The event followed a similar initiative led by the Football Association at Wembley Stadium last year.

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