‘And There Was Light’: A Worldwide Look at Chabad’s Public …
1 day 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.
The Pop-Art Rabbi Illuminating Public Spaces, One Menorah at a …
1 day ago · The 32-foot-high sculpted bronze menorah—supported by a 28-foot-wide casing—was then built, and upon completion became the world’s largest menorah. It has been erected on the corner of Fifth and 59th ever since, and was kindled every year by Rabbi Shmuel Butman , who passed away in 2024.
Israeli Consul General Lights World's Largest Menorah in NYC
2 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 ...
Lighting of World's Largest Menorah Dedication to Rabbi Butman …
5 days ago · The menorah was designed by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam and inspired by a hand drawing by the Rambam of the original menorah in the Beis Hamikdash of Jerusalem. This year’s menorah lighting is dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Shmuel Butman, who passed away in August of 2024. The director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization who oversaw the ...
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. “We can all...
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. Watch the lighting ceremony at 4 p.m. EST in our ...
World's largest menorah erected in NYC for Hanukkah …
Dec 21, 2024 · The World’s Largest Menorah was erected on Thursday at the corner of 5th Ave and 59th Street, near Central Park in New York, Chabad Lubavitch announced Thursday. The menorah, standing at 36...
Jewish Agency to light world’s largest digital Menorah
Dec 23, 2024 · Watch: IDF soldiers light the menorah; Lawmaker who extinguished menorah elected to EU Parliament; The Milah-Menorah Proposition; Poll: 63% of Poles want MP who extinguished menorah to step...
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Dec 14, 2023 · Breaking news about Menorah from The Jerusalem Post. Read the latest updates on Menorah including articles, videos, opinions and more.
Using menorah from Argentina's Milei, Volodymyr Zelensky lights ...
Dec 26, 2024 · Top News Donald Trump’s second term; Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter dies at 100; ... a rabbi presented Zelensky with a large menorah emblazoned with an image of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.