The capital city of Germany was host to its first-ever car menorah parade this year, with 30 cars driving through the city and near the famous Brandenburg Gate, where a grand menorah lighting was held.
The capital city of Germany was host to its first-ever car menorah parade this year, with 30 cars driving through the city and near the famous Brandenburg Gate, where a grand menorah lighting was held.
The parade was especially poignant for many members of the community, who noted that the parade took place in the very streets where Nazis paraded just a few decades ago.
After driving through city streets, the parade stopped by the Brandenburg Gate for the nightly menorah lighting. The lighting at the gate, a tradition headed by Berlin shliach Rabbi Yehuda Teichtel since 2008, is seen as a symbol of the miracle of Chanukah and a sign of vibrant Judaism in Germany.
In addition to the large menorah there, a total of 35 menorahs – more than ever before – were set up in public places around Berlin, bringing the message of Chanukah to thousands of Yidden.
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my shlichus group made a parade in (2010) 5770. in Berlin were had 11 cars and 3 police car.
Sorry but
First time was in 2009/5770, it was with less cars but it was the first time In history, even escorted by police cars.
Happy Chanukah
This is beautiful! But as I’m sure my old friends will post, we were the first in 2009. It was small but we had police escort. We had to have unbelievable miracles to make it happen, and it was the greatest hour of my life (so far).