Israeli Consul General Lights World's Largest Menorah in NYC
6 days ago · The event received significant media attention, with coverage by numerous news outlets, broadcasting the message of Chanukah and the Rebbe’s vision of spreading light and positivity worldwide. The Menorah lighting will continue to be lit throughout Chanukah bu leading personalities and business executives, Weeknights at 5:30 PM through ...
Thousands gather at Ellipse in DC for National Menorah lighting
On Dec. 25, thousands gathered at the 46th annual National Chanukah Menorah lighting and the ceremony kicked off at 3:30 p.m. on the Ellipse. The 30-foot National Menorah stood in front of the White House on Constitutional Avenue NW.
WATCH: National Menorah lights up for the first night of Hanukkah
Dec 25, 2024 · On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra.
Identifying with the Maccabees, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Joins Lighting …
4 days ago · This is not the first time Adams has attended the lighting outside the iconic Plaza Hotel, last joining the celebration as mayor-elect in 2021.The menorah-lighting at Fifth Avenue was for decades led by the inimitable Rabbi Shmuel Butman, who passed away earlier this year, and the mayor paid tribute to Butman and the legacy of the menorah.. The current menorah at Fifth Avenue, designed by the ...
‘And There Was Light’: A Worldwide Look at Chabad’s Public …
5 days ago · Exactly 50 years ago, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov kindled the first-ever public menorah at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Five years later, in the winter of 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter—who passed away on Dec. 29, the fourth night of Chanukah this year—made history by participating in a public menorah-lighting outside of the White House, inaugurating the National Menorah in Washington, D.C.
US officials use National Menorah Lighting to promote peace, unity
Dec 25, 2024 · U.S. officials and religious leaders spoke about peace and hope at the National Menorah Lighting hosted in front of the White House Wednesday to mark the beginning of Hanukkah.
Born in Philly, the Public Menorah Turns 50 - Chabad.org
Dec 24, 2024 · A sprightly 80-year-old, the pink-haired Yampolsky has ever since helped prepare for the annual Liberty Bell menorah lighting and event, calling vendors, filing for permits, and liaising with city officials.
Lighting up NYC: World's largest menorah erected in New York …
Dec 21, 2024 · Throughout the holiday, which begins on the night of December 25 this year, New York residents and visitors will join nightly menorah lighting at the Central Park spot, certified by the...
Menorah lighting will celebrate Festival of Lights in Cedar Rapids
Dec 26, 2024 · A 50-year American tradition of public menorahs will continue locally with Chabad N.E. Iowa’s annual lighting of a menorah on the sixth night of Hanukkah in Cedar Rapids next week.
Lawmakers hold Menorah lighting ceremony on Capitol Hill
Dec 17, 2024 · WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers held a Menorah lighting ceremony on Capitol Hill Tuesday to commemorate the beginning of Hanukkah next week. Last year marked the first-ever official Menorah lighting at the Capitol.