Mayor Elect Adams Thanks the Rebbe at World’s Largest Menorah in NY

New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams kicked off the Chanukah holiday celebrations Sunday in New York City, as he was honored with lighting the shamash of the World's Largest Menorah which stands proudly on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. "We know what the Rebbe did for all of us," he said. Full Story, Photos, Video

November 28, 2021 – 24 Kislev 5782

New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams kicked off the Chanukah holiday celebrations Sunday in New York City, as he was honored with lighting the shamash of the World’s Largest Menorah which stands proudly on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

The World’s Largest Menorah, a New York City icon, is set to brighten up the city once again when it is lit each night of Chanukah as part of New York’s post-pandemic renaissance. After somewhat muted Chanukah celebrations last year, organizers expect this year’s festivities to be even more joyous than ever before, as New Yorkers embrace the holiday’s message of light and hope.

Organized by the Lubavitch Youth Organization, the event features a public menorah-lighting ceremony and live music with spirited Chassidic dancing. Many dignitaries and public officials are expected to attend throughout the nightly lighting.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams said: “As a member of the Brooklyn community- and the rich Crown Heights community- we know what the Rebbe did for all of us and how he spread the importance of Chanukah, and the celebrations that we are seeing all over the world now. And having Chabad Houses that were opened to spread the importance of living in unity, so I’m proud to be here and participate in this moment as we bring our city back together.

“We need each other, no matter how challenging it is, we know New Yorkers are resilient, strong and we’re people of faith. And I say to all of you and your families: Have a happy and safe Chanukah!”

“This menorah stands tall as a beacon of light and hope, and shares the miracle and message of Chanukah with all,” said Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization. “We are excited to be back once again celebrating Chanukah as we did in the past.”

The towering 36-foot menorah—certified by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest—took its traditional place on Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, right outside of the Plaza Hotel.
It will be lighted every Chanukah eve at 5:30 pm.

Over the years, the World’s Largest Menorah was lit by New York City Mayors Ed Koch, David Dinkins, Rudolph Giuliani, Michael Bloomberg and Bill de Blasio; Govs. Mario Cuomo, George Pataki and David Paterson; U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and many other dignitaries.

Bright LED rope lights running the length of all eight branches honor the victims of the pandemic and bring more light into the world, just as they did with their lives.

The World’s Largest Menorah is widely covered by the national and international print and Electronic media. Its message of hope and light stand tall and bright through the “Pirsumei Nisso” – “Publicizing the Miracle” for the many thousands passing and the hundreds of millions watching at home.