On the fifth night of Chanukah, hundreds of people gathered to witness the lighting of the Menorah by the Shliach and Rabbi of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Holtzman.
The rabbi was joined on the cherrypicker by the Dean of SUNY Medical College, Dr. Ian L. Taylor, who was given the honor of lighting the Shamosh.
Participants were treated to hot latkes and doughnuts, as well as a performance by singer Yoni Zigelboum.
NY State Assemblyman Karim Camara, and NYC Councilman Dr. Matthew Eugene addressed the crowd.
The MC was the Chief of NY State University Police, Thomas F. Dugan.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is Brooklyn’s only academic medical center.
Very Impressive.
Very nice event: Keep up the great work Rabbi Holtzman on being there for the community as a Chaplain at SUNY Downstate;
go yoni, sigi, motti, and yossi zigelbaum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!