Despite both being at the clearly defined height limit of 32-feet-tall, two menorahs in New York are currently at odds claiming to have the largest in the world. One is in Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn and claims to have a shamash that is six inches higher than it’s Manhattan competitor located on the corner of Fifth Ave. and 59th St. So far, no winner has been declared.
Friday, February 26, 2016
There is a height limit for menorahs.
Despite both being at the clearly defined height limit of 32-feet-tall, two menorahs in New York are currently at odds claiming to have the largest in the world. One is in Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn and claims to have a shamash that is six inches higher than it’s Manhattan competitor located on the corner of Fifth Ave. and 59th St. So far, no winner has been declared.