Brooklyn Borough President to Hold Menorah Lighting at 3:30pm

By Yehudit Garmaise

   Today at 3:30pm, prominent Brooklyn rabbis will join Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president as he holds his annual menorah lighting on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall today at 3:30pm.

    Adams, who has announced he is running for mayor of New York City will be speaking on the importance of upholding meaningful traditions during the holiday season, while at the same time, observing public health protocols that reduce the spread of COVID-19.

   Adams has shown his alliance with the Jewish community many times, such as in September when he spoke at the Boro Park Jewish Community Council (BPJCC) to address anti-Jewish sentiment that was arising during the pandemic.

  “This is not a moment to attack each other,” Adams said. “This is not a moment to demonize each other. This is a moment, where we, as New Yorkers, must come together and not point fingers at any one group.”

    At the BPJCC press conference, Adams emphasized that COVID-19 is a citywide issue that affects all communities that should together address the crisis.

     “Right now,” Adams said, “we need to find a place of productive communication. I really want to focus on the positive, which is the basis on which we will come together.”