JERUSALEM (JNS) – The traditional menorah was placed in the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem’s Old City on Tuesday in advance of the upcoming Hanukkah holiday.
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The menorah stands over two meters tall, is nearly two meters wide and weighs about a ton.
The Hanukkah candles will be lit using olive oil and special weather-resistant utensils, allowing the menorah to remain burning throughout every night of the eight-day holiday.
The nightly ceremonies will be streamed live on the Western Wall Heritage Foundation’s website and Facebook page.
The menorah was placed in Cross Hall, a broad hallway on the first floor of the White House, underneath a wreath. It is positioned between the portraits of presidents Jimmy Carter and Lyndon Johnson.
The menorah was constructed by the Executive Residence Carpentry Shop from wood leftover from the 1950s-era renovation during Harry Truman’s presidency.
How exactly is that Menorah traditional?!
It’s nothing but a show for the Israeli govt.
Big Deal! A skimpy Menorah placed under an xmas wreath, chuzpah! Why not ask Chabad to place a Real Menorah on the White Hoouse lawn so it can be seen by everyone. And bring the true Light of Yidishkeit & Shalom to light to these dark times. A shining example Is Rav Yoseph Cantor in Bangkok. A Kingdom of Avodah Zora with a getchka every 5 feet. A jewish population of maybe 1500, Rav Cantor illuminates the City as if there were 150,000 yidden. Yasher Koach Rav Cantor you are a Shining Example for all of us follow.