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Chatbrat 12-12-2017 01:01 PM

The Ultimate Menorah
 
Was riding thru Tamarind Grove and saw a menorah in the driveway on Newburn Lane-- the homeowner , told me it weighs 1000 lbs and is a tribute to the WWll allied soldiers who ended the holocaust--remarkable

Chi-Town 12-12-2017 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1489046)
Was riding thru Tamarind Grove and saw a menorah in the driveway on Newburn Lane-- the homeowner , told me it weighs 1000 lbs and is a tribute to the WWll allied soldiers who ended the holocaust--remarkable

Photo?

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Chatbrat 12-12-2017 01:22 PM

Get in your car/cart and look @ it--Photos can't do it justice

Topspinmo 12-12-2017 01:27 PM

Is it pure gold?

Chatbrat 12-12-2017 01:37 PM

Looks like lot of bronze-if you're a vet you'll appreciate it

graciegirl 12-12-2017 02:34 PM

Two Veterans’ vision for a “Todah Menorah Memorial” is realized – Dr. Rich Swier

What a beautiful tribute. I am glad you shared this with us.

fishon 12-12-2017 03:32 PM

Thanks for putting it out for everyone to appreciate.

Yours truly,
Singlestack

Chatbrat 12-12-2017 04:00 PM

To others go to you tube and look up Todah Menorah-fox 35--

Spikearoni 12-12-2017 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1489143)
To others go to you tube and look up Todah Menorah-fox 35--

Just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this on the first night of Chanukah!

Abby10 12-13-2017 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1489053)
Get in your car/cart and look @ it--Photos can't do it justice

Thanks for sharing this info. After seeing the video clip, I can believe that photos don't do it justice. Some things, inanimate though they are, evoke great emotion, especially when seen in person - this seems to be one of those things.

Thanks goes to Gracie though for those of us who aren't there to see it in person. Video is better than nothing.

Chatbrat 12-13-2017 05:29 AM

The 96 year old Major in the video was quite the hero, in the battle of Mortain, his unit consisting of 150 National guardsmen, from Tennessee, held off 12,000 Germans long enough, to stop them from flanking the Normady invasion--very critical

EdFNJ 12-14-2017 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1489046)
Was riding thru Tamarind Grove and saw a menorah in the driveway on Newburn Lane-- the homeowner , told me it weighs 1000 lbs and is a tribute to the WWll allied soldiers who ended the holocaust--remarkable



Wow. Thanks! Gotta check it out. Must be much nicer than the one that is surrounded by piles of stacked up chaIrs at LSL.


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EdFNJ 12-14-2017 07:10 PM

Just to add to my last post they had 4 lights lit on the LSL menorah today (Thurs) instead of the proper 3.


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Chatbrat 12-14-2017 07:12 PM

4 lights is correct 3 + the shames candle

EdFNJ 12-14-2017 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1490194)
4 lights is correct 3 + the shames candle


No, they had 4 lights PLUS shamos which was wrong. I never count the shamos. :)

That being said I visited the Tamarind location tonight and unfortunately it must be seen during the day since the lights on it were very dim and the house was very dark however it was quite a moving display. Sort of Reminded me of the Korean memorial in DC. I noticed each "candle" was a separate piece.



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