Happy Chanukah From Roosevelt Island - First Night Celebrated With CANorah Menorah Candle Lighting At Tram Plaza And A Latke Recipe From The Maccabeats

Earlier this evening, Chabad Lubavitch of Roosevelt Island Rabbi Zalman Duchman celebrated the first night of Chanukah by lighting a CANorah Menorah at the Tram Plaza.

A CANorah is a Chanukah Menorah made out of food cans. After the eight night of Chanukah, the food  cans will be donated to the needy together with the Roosevelt Island Seniors Association (RISA).

Roosevelt Island photographer Irina Hage of Irina Island, shares these photos 



from tonight's Chanukah CANorah Menorah Lighting Ceremony.

Celebrate Chanukah with the music of The Maccabeats





and Matisyahu.



Also, the annual Public Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place 6:30 PM Saturday, December 12 at Blackwell House.

More information on the Chabad Lubavitch of Roosevelt Island available at their web site.