Borough Prez celebrates Hanukkah at Borough Hall
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams celebrated the Festival of Lights in a big, bright way near Borough Hall by lighting a 25-foot menorah in Columbus Park on Wednesday, December 17.
“It was a true honor to take part in this beautiful holiday tradition with Brooklyn’s Jewish community,” said Adams. “Sharing in each other’s sacred rites is a wonderful way to expand cross-cultural appreciation, and it builds the bonds that make One Brooklyn strong year-round.”
Adams was joined by Rabbi Aaron Raskin when he ignited the lanterns with a propane torch to kick off the second night of Hanukkah. Adams also danced the hora—a traditional Jewish circle dance—with local residents in the park after the ceremony and was there two nights earlier, on Monday, December 15 for a pre-Hanukkah celebration inside Brooklyn Borough Hall.