Menorah talk at Levi Yitzchak Library

Chevi Garfinkel inspired a packed room of high school and college girls at the Levi Yitzchak Library on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst last Tuesday, sharing how after the Jewish people reclaimed the Bais Hamikdash, the first mitzvah that they did was light the menorah.

While the flame of the menorah may be small in comparison to Hashem’s greatness, it is valued and treasured by Hashem.

Garfinkel concluded by suggesting that after lighting the menorah this Chanukah, instead of rushing off to a chagiga, Chanukah party or dinner, pause and sit by the menorah and think about the flame and the kedusha that comes from their hearts, and be inspired to passionately work on their personal growth and connection to Hashem.