Temple Emanu-El celebrates holidays with annual Hanukkah festival in NYC

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Temple Emanu-El celebrated the holidays with its annual Hanukkah festival in New York City.

Participants helped build a 5-foot Lego menorah with the organization Bricks 4 Kidz.

The menorah was built on-site by children and their families.

It was completed around 11 a.m. Sunday morning.

The event also included a DJ-hosted dance party, buffet lunch from Pop-Up Bagels, treats from the Doughnuttery, and Instagram-ready photo booth, crafts, face painting, and a bounce house.

It will be on display at the Temple's lobby until the end of the holiday season.

After the menorah building, there was a traditional Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony.

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