Fanwood Celebrates Hanukkah with Menorah Lighting
Borough of Fanwood
Fanwood neighbors and Council members turned out on November 30, 2021 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 while injecting great energy into the small gathering at the North Avenue side of the Fanwood 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,” Rabbi Blesofskyshouted 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 treat, in commemoration of the miracle associated with the Temple oil that burned for eight days.
Photos by Tom Kranz
