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Thursday, December 28, 2011, Merrick Life

History made in Merrick

By Patricia McKay   Sat, Dec 31, 2011

762 menorahs lit at the same time.

History made in Merrick

A Guinness World Record was made at Merrick Jewish Centre when 762 menorahs were lite together on the second night of Chanukah. From left are Michelle, Michael, and Casey Schwartz, Legislator Dave Denenberg, Assemblyman Dave McDonough, Senator Charles Fuschillo, former LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel and Rabbi Scott Hoffman.

 

Below are David Silverman and his son Spencer joining Lori, Jamie and Kim Goldstein and others for the Festival of Lights.



Menorah lighting is a record breaking event at the Merrick Jewish Centre. Below, Karla and Karen P., Sema and Allen Blatter, Joseph and Joshua Levy  join others at their table of menorahs.

By Patricia McKay

Pat McKay is the Assistant Editor of Merrick Life Newspaper.

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