Borough Of Fanwood: Fanwood Welcomes Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting

Press release from the Borough of Fanwood :

December 1st, 2021

Fanwood neighbors and Council members turned out tonight for a ceremonial lighting of a giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Rabbi Avrohom Blesofsky of The Chabad of Union County officiated, injecting great energy into the small gathering at the North Avenue side of the train station where the Menorah stands. He was accompanied by a keyboardist and was assisted in lighting the candles by Councilman Jeff Banks and Councilwoman Francine Glaser.

“May we all have miracles, large and small,” he shouted before launching into a spirited rendition of I Have a Little Dreidel and encouraging the children in attendance to sing and dance along with him. Donuts were served, a traditional Hanukkah treats in commemoration of the miracle associated with the Temple oil that burned for eight days.

Small group, Councilwoman Glaser, Gina Banks, Councilman Jeff Banks and Rabbi Blesofsky

Wide shot

Rabbi Blesofsky addresses the group

Group shot including members of Fanwood Rescue Squad, Councilwoman Glaser, Councilman Banks and Rabbi Blesofsky

This press release was produced by the Borough of Fanwood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.