After 23 years, singer Shlomo Simcha returned to London for a special Shnas Hakhel event and Giant Menorah lighting outdoor concert at Golders Green Station, on the 5th night of Chanukah.
London saw an event that the streets of London hadn’t seen before, with over 3,000 people attending. LED Screen backdrop, with visuals prepared by 321 Motion, glow sticks, doughnuts, Chanukah gelt and dreidels distributed to all the participants.
The rain didn’t deter anyone, with the crowd staying for over 2 hours, dancing in unity, showing Jewish pride on the streets of London. There was also a fire and acrobat show and the proceedings were led by the MC Rabbi MM Gordon.
Chabad of Golders Green had a public lighting each evening, at Golders Green Station, with a different guest of honor lighting, from a Rabbi, to a radio reporter to a Jewish policeman. A different Chazzan sang the traditional Chanukah songs and led the lively singing.
The Bochurim from the yeshiva added to the chayus in addition to 5 Bochurim who traveled from Brunoy, France, who helped with the Menorah each evening in addition to conducting lightings in Senior Homes, Chanukah mivtzoyim and running a winter camp.
A special shout out to Dr. Bunim and Mrs. Tzirel Weinbaum who initiated the Golders Green Menorah over 37 years ago and is now run by Rabbi Yossi and Chanie Simon of Chabad GG.
