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New Rochelle rabbi gets stuck while lighting menorah

Originally published: December 10, 2012 10:15 AM
Updated: December 10, 2012 10:25 AM

New Rochelle firefighters had to come to the

Photo credit: News12 | New Rochelle firefighters had to come to the rescue of a rabbi at the Jewish Community Center on Wilmot Road after he got stuck some 20 feet in the air while trying to light a menorah. (Dec. 9, 2012)

A holiday tradition took a dangerous turn in New Rochelle this weekend after a rabbi got stuck some 20 feet in the air while trying to light a menorah.

New Rochelle firefighters had to come to the rescue of the rabbi at the Jewish Community Center on Wilmot Road Sunday.

Firefighters said Con Ed helps the center out each year during Hanukkah by providing a bucket truck so the rabbi can...

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