Chanukka Car Parade in Berlin

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The capital city of Germany was host to its yearlyr car menorah parade, with 50 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.