Chanukah celebrated on giant Outernet screens in central London
The 23,000 square foot of screens, beamed a message of Happy Chanukah and Chanukah Sameach, in both English and Hebrew, as Sadiq Khan visited the impressive display on Monday
Lee Harpin is the Jewish News's political editor
Chanukah was celebrated on the giant screens of Outernet – wrap-around, floor-to-ceiling 1screens outside Tottenham Court Road tube station in central London in a partnership with the Mayor of London.
The tourist attraction, which includes 23,000 square foot of screens, beamed a message of Happy Chanukah and Chanukah Sameach, in both English and Hebrew, as Sadiq Khan visited the impressive display on Monday.
The mayor was photographed with some of the team behind Outernet, including Phillip O’Ferrall, the CEO, as the screen shone brightly across the capital.
Last month the screens had been used to celebrate Diwali before moving on to celebrate holidays and holy days including Chanukah, Christmas, Lunar New Year, St George’s Day, Vaisakhi, Eid and more.
I’m so pleased that the screens of Outernet in central London will be dedicated to wishing everyone observing a very Happy Chanukah.
In these difficult times, the enduring hope in the story of Chanukah has never been more relevant. pic.twitter.com/68JaIZaZSr
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) December 7, 2023
O’Ferrall, CEO Outernet Global, said: “From the outset, Outernet was designed to be a place for all to come. With this campaign we are proud to work with the mayor and his team to display on our screens a campaign that is all about the inclusivity that makes London such a fantastic place.
“The actual designs look stunning and the story is the one that that can never be told enough.”
Mayor Khan said:”The message shines bright from the Outernet screens in Central London wishing everyone observing a happy Chanukah.
“It these difficult times the enduring hope in the story of Chanukah has never been more relevant.”
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