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DC 37 celebrates
Hanukkah
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Rabbi Alvin
Kass says Hebrew blessing over union Hanukkah candles. From left, Jewish Heritage
Committee Chair Franklin Silsdorf, Co-Chair Dr. Lenny Davidman, DC 37 Treasurer
Maf Misbah Uddin, DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts, Secretary Cliff Koppelman
and Rabbi Kass.
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was on display on Dec. 18 as DC 37 celebrated Hanukkah, the 2172-year-old Jewish
holiday. Leonard Davidman, Local 1189 president and co-chair of the DC 37 Jewish
Heritage Committee, welcomed the group and introduced Police Dept. Chaplain Rabbi
Alvin Kass to officiate.
As he prepared to light the candles of the menorah,
the rabbi spoke about the symbolism of holding the ceremony in a union hall.
Quoting the eminent scientist Chaim Weitzmann, who served as the first president
of Israel, he said: “Miracles sometimes happen, but you have to work very,
very hard for them.” Rabbi Kass linked the everyday struggles for freedom
and dignity on the job for DC 37 members to the traditional story of the Festival
of Lights.
“This time of year, during these holiest of days, is
about what we can do for others,” said DC 37 Director Lillian Roberts. Franklin
Silsdorf, the president of TBTA Maintenance Employees Local 1931 and new head
of the committee, extended a warm greeting to all. Latkes (potato pancakes) and
sweets, traditional for Hanukkah, were served. | |
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