BP MARKOWITZ OBSERVES CHANUKAH WITH LIGHTING OF BROOKLYN'S OFFICIAL MENORAH
On Monday, December 10, in celebration of Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joined Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin of Congregation B'nai Avraham; Rabbi Simcha Weinstein; Paul Amit, a parent from Kiddie Korner; and elected officials to light Brooklyn's official 29-foot menorah in front of the Supreme Court building in Columbus Park/Borough Hall Plaza.
Musical entertainment was provided by Yanky Flusberg and Kiddie Korner, and BP Markowitz handed out gelt to celebrants. Holiday refreshments and gifts were also provided.
Photo by Kathryn Kirk