Port Builds the 'World's Tallest LEGO Menorah' at Annual Event

Over 150 people came to The Community Synagogue in Port Washington to help build the ”world’s tallest LEGO menorah” on Thursday, Dec. 10.

People of all ages, ranging from 2-13 years old, helped participate in the annual “Build the World’s Tallest LEGO Menorah” event. They all watched while the bases were hammered together to create the stalks of the menorah.

Once the menorah was completed, it was the perfect time for a ceremony. Rabbi Irwin Zeplowitz then climbed to the top of a 15-foot ladder to light the candles and recite the blessings.

Event highlights included:

• Zeplowitz explained how and why we light the candles of the menorah.
• Cantor Claire Franco led everyone in candle blessings and Chanukah songs.
• Children made edible dreidels from marshmallows, pretzel sticks, icing and a Hershey kiss.
• All the children went home with chocolate gelt and a small dreidel.
• Stacy Kelly provided music and guitar entertainment.

The event was sponsored by the Sisterhood of The Community Synagogue and was led by architect Stephen Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshops.

Images via The Community Synagogue in Port Washington