Senator Schumer at Chabad Of Park Slopes Menorah

40 minutes before Shabbos started the Menorah Lighting that takes place in Grand Army Plaza right in front of the Brooklyn Public Library and is arranged by Chabad of Park Slope’s R. Shimon Hecht, was graced with the sudden arrival of Senator Charles [Chuck] Schumer (D-NY). Although the crowd was small the senator came out and made the Blessings of the Menorah then blessed the crowed. The senator, who lives in park slope and his house overlooks Grand Army Plaza, had his daughter come down to be with him at the Menorah Lighting.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

8 Comments

  • a bachur

    whos the bachur holding the mike he looks like a hect but which hect is he?
    anybody know?

  • Anonymous

    Well Grand Army Plaza is only 5 minutes away, and the whole thing ended at 4:00 leaving me sufficient time to get home for Shabbos. But thank you all for the concern about me getting home in time :-)

  • member of community

    Hey Rabbi Hecht, keep up the great work you are doing in park slope and prospect height. Nice picture of Moshe and Schumer- sorry i missed it