Newly elected Florida Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann hosted this week the annual Menorah Lighting at the Governor’s mansion.
At the event, Shliach Rabbi Schneur Oirechman mentioned that Governor Scott is the 3rd Florida Governor to host this Menorah lighting, following annual Menorah lightings with Governors Jeb Bush and Charlie Crist. Oirechman thanked the Governor and First Lady for continuing the tradition.
Rabbi Oirechman wished the Governor continued success in his mission of spreading the light in the ‘Sunshine state’.
Governor Scott spoke about his recent trade mission trip to Israel and thanked Rabbi Oirechman and his wife Chanie for joining him there. He said that he has gained a lot from his inspiring visit to the Western Wall on Friday night and from visiting Yad Vashem.
Rabbi Oirechman presented to the Governor a picture of his recent visit to the Wall and then Ari Oirechman lit the menorah, followed by the singing of Chanukah songs.
Rabbi Shalom Loeub, the newest shliach to the area and coordinator of the event, spoke as well.
Many guests came from throughout the state for the celebration, including Head Shliach Rabbi Avrohom Korf and other Shluchim from Florida. The event was covered by the local media and appeared in the news on TV and was on the front page of the newspaper the next day.
It’s nice to see that the Governor is open to have a Menorah Lighting at the Governor’s mansion, a government owned building. I wonder if he knows that the Dept. of Revenue has banned all menorahs in government buildings, as they are a religious symbol. Decorated trees are allowed, as they are only a commercial symbol of the holiday. Ft. Lauderdale is the worst.
I spy 2 schurders , Mendy and Motty !
Hi !!!
why was abi friedman there? a shliach?
Good to see you – schneur
where was Harav Motti Korf
I agree with you on first photo.
The first photo is the best.