World's Largest Menorah

brownstonejew

visit www.largestmenorah.com for all info including this year's lighting schedule

Brooklyn's Largest Menorah stands at a whopping 32 feet tall (the maximum allowed by Jewish law), and has been towering over Grand Army Plaza since 1985.

The annual Menorah lighting ceremony is a must for Jews and non-Jews alike.

Every night The celebration is accompanied with live music and hot latkes for all. Special gifts are distributed to every child. Making this a family celebration and a must on everyone's calendar.

With assistance from a Con Edison cherry-picker, Rabbi Shimon Hecht accompanies community leaders,

philanthropists and special guests in lighting this

humongous Menorah.

prodigalson

Wonderful video in that link.

Joyous Chanukkah to all!

roux42

What time is sunset?

smokin joe

interesting article on chanukah meaning here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/08/opinion/hanukkah-unabridged.html

steveo

Can someone point me to the text of the Jewish law regulating menorah height? Thanks.

booklaw

Answer

steveo

Thanks!

smokin joe