Community Gathers for Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Sound Beach Fire Station in Old Greenwich 

On December 21, community members gathered at the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Station for a Chanukah Menorah lighting, bringing together local leaders, families, and first responders for an evening of unity and celebration.

The  event was hosted by Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo lit all eight candles of the Menorah. The lighting was held in response to the recent attack in Sydney, serving as a public expression of light, strength, and togetherness. By illuminating the menorah publicly, the community sent a clear message of resilience and solidarity, choosing to respond with hope, visibility, and shared purpose.

The event featured traditional Chanukah foods, including latkes and sufganiyot (donuts), creating a warm and festive atmosphere. A special highlight was a donut-decorating activity organized for the firefighters, offered as a gesture of gratitude for their ongoing service and dedication to the community.

Following the ceremony, participants took part in a car Menorah parade, spreading the Chanukah spirit throughout the neighborhood with illuminated Menorahs displayed on vehicles. The parade concluded with another Grand Menorah Lighting at Greenwich Avenue of all eight candles.

Rabbi Boruch Ceitlin shared that the event was intended to bring the community together and spread the miracle of Chanukah for all to see. The evening reflected the spirit of Chanukah—community, gratitude, and the enduring strength found in coming together.