Hanukkah Menorah Lighting At Staten Island’s Borough Hall Tonight

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting At Staten Island’s Borough Hall Tonight

Editor’s note:  Sunday evening began the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. About the history and significance, University of Brighton  says: 

“Its origins date back to around 165 BCE to the religious freedom Jewish people experienced from their Greek-Syrian oppressors during the Maccabean Revolt. During this time Judea (the land of Isreal) came under the control of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the less benevolent son of Antiochus III.

After regaining the Second Temple and other sacred places, they sought to enact a burning ritual with oil for eight days, however they only had enough for one night. The miracle often associated with Hanukkah is that this oil lasted the full eight days, creating the tradition of burning candles during Chanukah”

 MONDAY: Join us as we celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island – COJO at our annual Menorah Lighting at 6 p.m. inside Borough Hall’s Room 125.

The evening will feature musical performances from various community groups.

We hope to see you there!

Banner Image:  New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his son Dante de Blasio attend the lighting of the largest Menorah in Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn on Saturday, December 24th, 2016. Image Credit – Edwin J. Torres/ Mayoral Photo Office.