Photo Flash: Marty Markowitz Lights Brooklyn's Menorah

On Tuesday, December 20, in celebration of Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz helped light Brooklyn's official 29-foot menorah in front of the Supreme Court building in Columbus Park/Borough Hall Plaza.

The ceremony was led by Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin of Congregation B'nai Avraham and joined by Senator Daniel Squadron, Council Member Stephen Levin, Council Member David Greenfield, Council Member LetiTia James and Council Member Jumaane Williams, with musical entertainment from Uncle Moishy. Holiday refreshments were also provided inside Borough Hall.

Photos by Kathryn Kirk.