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Public Menorahs in the Gardens & Forest Hills

Monday, 25 December, 2006 - 1:00 pm

We would love your comments and feedback about the Chanukah Menorah's in Forest Hills.

The Forest Hills Menorah Story: Abridged Ver.: 1) Six years ago, after much negotiations, we the people represented by Chabad were granted permission by the Gardens Corp. to place the menorah in Station Square. The following year the Jewish Festivals Committee of the Forest Hills Gardens was formed and they coordinated the menorah each year thereafter. 2) 4 years ago we petitioned the Courd Meyer Corporation to place a menorah atop the Chase bank on Queens Blvd & 71st Ave. and after some negotiations and signed petition they arrange this Menorah each year. 3) For many years Chabad of Flushing has assited Chabad of Forest Hills by placing a menorah in McDonald Park - on Queens Blvd and 70th,...to be enhanced and beautified G-d willing next year for Chanukah 2007. 4) Last year, for the first time Chabad of Rego Park & Corona graciously presented a menorah at 67th Rd. and Queens Blvd. in our Absence...G-d wiling next year to be beautifed and enhanced by Chabad of Forest Hills. 

Last but not least, for now anyway 5) Chabad of the Gardens - Forest Hills and the Borough President's office, under the keen directorship of Hellen Marshal, has placed a 10 foot menorah presentation on the lawn of borough hall, at which this year her honor herself attendanded ceremonies. Thank you.

Where else? Where do you think we should add a menorah next? Let us know?

Comments on: Public Menorahs in the Gardens & Forest Hills
10/5/2012

Deco wrote...

It was a cowardly act ineedd, the good news is I think the police have the ID of one of the individuals. I was happy to hear that pedestrians nearby when spotting the nazi clad fools, came and joined the Rabbi in support.This reminds of the story of a town that faced nazi bigotry. There were threats to destroy houses with menorahs in the window. The mayor asked all residents of all faiths to put a menorah in their window. The residents did- some were paper, some real etc so the nazi terrorists would have to vandalize every home in the town which would be impossible to do without being seen.There is power in numbers!