(Courtesy of Rutgers Chabad) Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy hosted a statewide virtual celebration on the eighth night of Chanukah, during which hundreds of state residents and community leaders participated in the lighting of the menorah, heard words of inspiration and enjoyed Chanukah music.

Chabad Rabbis Yosef Carlebach and Mendy Carlebach of Chabad House at Rutgers University and Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky of Bris Avrohom in Hillside lit the menorah. This festive event was also attended by Israel’s Consul General Israel Nitzan; N.J. Assemblyman Gary Schaer; Port Authority Inspector Steve Yablonsky; and Deborah Cornavaca, deputy chief of staff to Gov. Murphy.