On December 10, the first night of Chanukah, Congregation Toras Emes, located in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, held its annual menorah lighting at Richmond Town’s NetCost Market. “This year’s Chanukah celebration is a bit dampened, with many people sadly feeling a sense of loss. Chanukah and the traditional menorah lighting is the solution. It gives us the spirt and courage to persevere as we struggle with the pandemic. The flames of the menorah give us the optimism that there will be a better and brighter tomorrow. If we keep our faith and focus on helping each other as we are, I am confident we will get through these hard times,” stated Rabbi Yochanan Ivry, rabbi of Toras Emes.