New York’s preeminent Chanukah celebration will commence with the annual kickoff concert at Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah on Sunday, December 2 at 4:30 pm featuring the highly acclaimed Pey Dalid Brothers and a special performance by Decca Gold Recording Artist Shulem Lemmer.
The Largest Menorah in Brooklyn is consistently featured by prominent media outlets as a top holiday event in NYC. Each night The BLM honors community leader, elected officials and philanthropists with leading the lighting ceremony. Some of the past honorees have been US Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, NY City Mayors Michael Bloomberg and Bill de Blasio, as well as many other dignitaries.
“The Menorah is one of the most recognized symbols of the Jewish people. Its lights proclaim the timeless message of the Chanukah miracle. This gigantic Menorah publicly reaffirms the celebration of our freedom, inspired by the Maccabean victory of right over might and light over darkness,” said Rabbi Shimon Hecht, Director, Chabad in Park Slope.
Due to the heights of the huge menorah, the gold colored steel structure will be lit using a special 60-foot boom lift. Kerosene lanterns with specially designed glass chimneys shelter the Chanukah lights from the outdoor elements.
Community Celebration
The annual Menorah lighting ceremony is a community-wide event celebrated by 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.
Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah is a project of the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) and Chabad of Park Slope.
2018 lighting schedule:
Sunday, December 2 – 4:30 PM
Monday, December 3 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 4 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 5 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 7- 6:00 PM
Friday, December 7 – 3:30 PM
Saturday, December 8 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 9 – 5:30 PM
