By Robert Kalfus
While carrying the sadness of knowing their fellow congregants were viciously attacked the night before in Mosey, more than 100 people celebrated the eighth and last night of Chanukah at Chabad of Yonkers on North Broadway.
Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz of Chabad of Yonkers, announced “light always prevails” as he invited all to “unite and light with Chabad of Yonkers. Despite the horrible attacks throughout Chanukah on Jews, we have seen more Jews come out to celebrate our faith,” he said. “The Jewish people did not hide, but came out stronger than ever celebrating Chanukah, and many people of other faiths showed us their great support. We gladdened and were amazed to see the many Jewish people who came to celebrate Chanukah with pride.
“With the support of our community, Chabad of Yonkers spread the light of the miracle of Chanukah – the message of light overcoming darkness, of hope overcoming despair, the miracle of the few overcoming superior military forces due to their faith – to a greater number of events where we brought a spark of light to people outside where they live, work and shop.”
Following a menorah workshop at Home Depot, Mayor Mike Spano welcoming Chanukah to City Hall, the illumination of Chanukah City at Ridge Hill, Hurwitz said the message of Chanukah came to a successful event at Cross County, as well as a new menorah lighting at Boyce Thompson Center, and a menorah car parade throughout 12 miles of Yonkers.
“Today we welcomed more than 100 people who celebrated a grand celebration and a lighting of all eight Chanukah lights,” he said.
