Rabbi Pesach led a special “Menorah Message, Meditation and Memorial.” Monroe Village Mayor Neil Dwyer and Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone stand beside him. ( Ryan Pearlman) From Jerusalem to Jersey City Listen to the lights. The Menorah has a modern-day message. Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, recalls the victory — 2158 years... Letters to the Editor 29 Dec 2019 | 06:55
Monroe Village Mayor Neil Dwyer and Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone light the “shamash” candle at the Monroe Menorah Lighting. “Shamash means the ‘servant candle,’ the one that lights the other candles,” explained Rabbi Pesach. “In the ‘human menorah’ the elected officials serve as the ‘shamash’ of the community. So, the ‘shamash’ lights the ‘shamash!’” ( Photos by Ryan Pearlman) 'A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness' Chabad’s public menorah lightings this year included a special memorial for the victims of the Jersey City attack, as well... Local News 24 Dec 2019 | 11:58
