For over 10 years, Crown Heights has hosted its own bonfire, a free event open to all members of the community. The designation of lighting the bonfire is auctioned off in public bidding, and dancing commences accompanied by live music by Yossi Cohen and Kapelye and entertainment. Light refreshments are provided and the dancing continues well into the night.
The bonfire is held in memory of Saadia Shmuel a”h Liberow. It is coordinated by Rabbi Moishy Sufrin and Rabbi Shimon Liberow among others, with the approval of the NYPD and NYC Parks Department.
The bonfire is scheduled for Motzei Shabbos, May 25, 10 PM at 600 Kingston Ave. (between Rutland and Winthrop) in front of the George Wingate High School. Seating is provided for both men and women in designated areas. All members of the community are invited to participate in the celebration.
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Interesting how this was commercialized. Selling sticks. Selling brochois, as if what the microphone holder decided as a segula, is. if it’s charity, that has its own powers. If simcha on lag b’omer, is without paying for sticks. Pollutes the scene for me. But. apparently many liked it. I think it would have been classier if this fund raising was done prior and “funded/donated/sponsored by “xyz”
How much was it to light the bonfire?
Did you think that perhaps no one was able to sponsor? Or they couldn’t find someone? Would you have preferred they canceled the event?
Your son should be back and dance with the Rashbi and you!
Thank you to Count Elkaim who does so much for 770 and the CH community always with elegance and discretion and to all those who had the zechus to light and support thus beautiful event my family always looks forward to every year!
Thank you Rabbi Liberow!