With Chanukah just around the corner, Bochurim in the Achei Tmimim division of Chovevei Torah were busy restoring the large Menorah in front of the building after one of the administrative staff noticed some corrosion on the menorah’s exterior.
After an extensive inspection, they realized it would need a complete overhaul as the wiring, sockets, and switches had all become rusty after being exposed to the elements of the weather from the past year.
“At Achei Tmimim we cater to Bochurim who are slipping through the regular system while keeping the standards of a regular Yeshivah,” explained Rabbi Levi Tzukernik. “This is a great opportunity to let our Bochurim use their talents in a productive way.”
The Hanhola was happy to have restored in time for Chanukah as once when the Rebbe was on the way back from the ohel, before making the left turn onto Brooklyn Ave, back to 770, the Rebbe noticed there was no Menorah in front of Oholei Torah. The Rebbe turned to Mazkir Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky and said to him “מה דאך, the conservatives had a Menorah in front of the building עאכו”כ by Oholei Torah there should be one.” After hearing this, Motel Bronstein quickly put up the Menorah, that’s been there for many years.
This year in order to add to the Pirsumei Nisa and make the Menorah better than before the Buchrim put in custom silicone covers in order to protect the electrical system. They also ordered special bright flame mimicking light bulbs that will shine brightly for all to see!
A special thank you to Shimmy M. As well as Yanky H. And Schneur P. For all their hard work. Thank you to Levi T. and Avraham A. for sponsoring the restoration.
Doing amazing things for Chovevei Torah!!
Great story. Spreading the light in so many ways!
I’m having a tough time financially and remember when I gave that menorah. It’s heart warming to me at this time to see this.