Most of the National Day was Sunday in Washington . Rabbi David Cohen has particpated in the event for more than 20 years . `` It 's got to be visible , so it has to be at least two and half feet off the ground minimum , and not higher than 30 feet , because the rabbinical authorities deem that to be the height at which a person has to crane their neck to see it , '' Shemtov said . The National Day began in the Ellipse just south of the White House .
Most of the National Day was Sunday in Washington . Rabbi David Cohen has particpated in the event for more than 20 years . The National Day began in the Ellipse just south of the White House .