5. World Trade Center
There’s not just one, but two giant menorahs at the World Trade Center! At the PATH Station, you’ll find a large white menorah lit up in partnership with the Port Authority WTC and Bris Avrohom of Hillside, New Jersey. This glowing symbol of the Jewish holiday debuted in 2019. Another giant menorah at the World Trade Center pays homage to the Twin Towers.
Designed by Michael and Bonnie Berkowicz, the menorah features a piece of structural steel from the towers. You can see the menorah inside the Oculus, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub designed by Santiago Calatrava. You can see another exciting example of Calatrava’s work at the nearby St. Nicholas Church. The original structure of this Greek Orthodox congregation was destroyed in the 9/11 attacks. Calatrava’s new designs recently opened, after decades of work and delays.
