Nearly 200 members of the Jewish community of Kensington gathered for the menorah lighting ceremony on Caton Avenue overpass crossing the Prospect expressway for the menorah lighting ceremony organized by the Chabad of Kensington in collaboration with the Gorsky – Kavkazian Jewish Center. Joined by the New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, World Renowned Boxing Champion Dmitry Salita, Pinchus Haikind, Executive Assistant of Deputy Comptroller and other prominent leaders of the communities, the 6th night of Chanukah was one to remember.
     Cars, and “Mitzvah Tanks” with menorahs strapped to their roof tops were double and triple parked on the overpass. A group of young boys from Crown Heights joined in dance and song and the crowd just kept on growing as the night progressed.
     The New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson congratulated the community with Chanukah and lit the middle candle, from which the rest of the candles were lit. Boxing Champion Dmitry Salita lit the first two candle. The rest of the candles were lit by Pinchus Haikind, Executive Assistant of Deputy Comptroller, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Levin, Chief Rabbi of Chabad of Kensington, and Vitaliy Ruvinov, Youth Director of Gorsky – Kavkazian Jewish Center.
     Earlier that afternoon, children and adults enjoyed a fun activity at the Chabad of Kensington. Participants learned how to play different types of drums watched a holiday video and munched on delicious snacks, including donuts from the unique foot donut menorah.
     The giant menorah on Caton Avenue, constructed by the Chabad of Kensington, is seen by millions of cars that pass on the Prospect expressway daily. It serves as a reminder of the miracle of Chanukah and of the message that even a small candle can dispel the darkness.
 

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