Hanukkah Menorah Vandalized in Alameda.

A menorah erected outside Alameda City Hall was found toppled and broken on the first day of Hanukkah.   The City owned menorah is now repaired and has been returned to the plaza.

From the Facebook Page of the City of Alameda:

Last night, on the first night of Chanukah, the Menorah at City Hall was destroyed. In Alameda, we have no tolerance for hate. If you have any information that could help our investigation, please call 510-337-8340. Chanukah is a time for joy and dedication. We celebrate to remember that hate does not win when we rise up against oppressors. 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year, but Alamedans are resilient, and we will recover. For most of us, our new Menorah will shine brighter than ever before. In Alameda we believe strongly that everyone belongs here in our inclusive community.

If you have any information about those responsible for this incident, please contact the Alameda police at 510-337-8340.

The Triumph of Light Over Darkness

Its a small miracle in a devastating week - a reminder of the ultimate triumph of light over darkness.

As of now, the Woolsey fire in Southern California is 90% contained, and has burnt over 1,130 structures. 96,000 acres have been consumed. At least 3 have perished.

Photo from the Huffington Post

Camp Hess Kramer, associated with Los Angeles's Wilshire Blvd Temple was badly damaged in the Woolsey fire. The camp's iconic menorah is still standing tall and proud on the charred hillside, a much needed reminder of the triumph of light over darkness.