On the fifth night of Chanukah, dozens of locals gathered with Chabad of Kew Gardens in Queens, NY at Wallenberg Square to pay tribute to Raoul Wallenberg.
Mr. Wallenberg was a heroic rescuer of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Nazi policies of persecution and extermination during World War II.
Rabbi Shmuel Tuvel addressed the crowd speaking about the story of Chanukah and the power of a little light dispelling a lot of darkness. The crowd was encouraged to each increase in one good deed, to add more light to the world and bring Moshiach.
They were reminded about the power of the individual and taking small steps, and how Mr. Wallenberg was able to one by one save tens of thousands of Jews.
Throughout the event bochurim handed out menorah kits and put on tefillin with the many present. “It’s such great weather and I’m proud to be out here in the public celebrating with my family,” said Dave, a participant.
The kids enjoyed Chanukah coloring and dreidel games, while the adults kept toasty by eating warm latkes and fresh doughnuts. The event concluded with the lighting of the giant menorah and lively dancing.
it was so beautifel the boys enhanced our experience thank you rabbi tuvel!!!