Built in 1982, the Menorah that was lit in downstairs 770 before the Rebbe on the nights of Chanukah has quite the story behind it. Sitting down for an exclusive interview with CrownHeights.info Reb Herschel Pekkar, a London native tells us how he was approached by Bochurim who asked him, just 4 days before Chanukah, to build the Menorah.
1. wow wrote:
brilliant, love it, relevent, perfect, such a nice guy
2. Londoner wrote:
I remember the Pekkers from Stamford Hill oh maybe 35 years ago. I met Mrs Pekker a few months ago while I was in CH and she has not changed at all!! She even still has her English accent.
3. Dovid wrote:
thank you so much!
4. 667 wrote:
Hey ezagui nice video
5. this is why i love ch.info wrote:
this is such a good video!
a real exclusive!
6. Interested wrote:
Are the Pekar twins related to him ???
7. curious wrote:
is this rabbi Pekkar of Getzels SHul?
anyone know?
8. Chani wrote:
Awesome! Thanks CHI, if not for this video i wouldn’t have known how it all came about…
9. information wrote:
The pekar twins are not related
10. information wrote:
Yes he is Rabbi Pekkar from Getzel shul
11. MR wrote:
GREAT JOB!
12. Grandkids wrote:
We are so proud of you Zaidy!
Love
Ari, Elchonon and Mimi
13. grandkids from pittsburgh wrote:
we love you zaidy!!!
love
yisroel, leah, chaya, goldie, shua esty!!!
14. pekkars from pittsburgh!! wrote:
we love you zaidy!!!
15. A Happy Chanukah !! wrote:
WOW…That was beautiful..Thank You !!
16. Cousin from Israel wrote:
Makes me very glad and proud to be part of this esteemed family.
A wonderful story for Chanukah. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you PG soon in Israel.
love
Frances and family
17. happy Chanukah wrote:
Amazing,the best video yet,just awsome,what talent,I know the son Moshe and his silverwork is also incredible
18. thank you for the menorah wrote:
i think people should give a little credit to Mr Nagel of Crown Heights. when the bochurim wanted to get a menorah for the Rebbe they went to Mr Nagel and he gave the full amount they needed for the Menorah.
I have been a recipient of Mr Nagel’s generosity many times. He never takes credit for anything. he doesn’t put his name on any walls, or buildings. he just gives in a quiet way.
I heard this story first hand from one of the bochurim that was involved.
Thank you Mr Nagel for all the good that you do!
19. Pearl Ezekiel wrote:
To My amazing brother-in-law Hirschel: You sure have earned the name of “Goldenhands” We are very proud to have such a talented person in the family.L’hitra-od. B.H see you in Israel. your sister-inlaw Pearl