Politics & Government
Photos: Borough Hall Hanukkah
Brooklynites celebrate the beginning of the Festival of Lights
The first night of Hanukkah brought hundreds of people to the front of the Kings County Supreme Court Building for a menorah-lighting ceremony.
Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin of Congregation B'nai Avraham led the event and introduced speaker Marty Markowitz, the Brooklyn Borough President.
The event also featured a concert by children’s entertainer Uncle Moishy, a broad array of refreshments, and a giant menorah nearing thirty feet in height.
State Senator Daniel Squadron (D-District 25) rode in a cherry picker to light the candles. Talking to a reporter before the event, he said, “It’s a great community event for a great community here in Brooklyn. Plus, it’s got to be the tallest menorah out there.”
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