Boston menorah lighting assumes extra meaning in wake of Sydney massacre

Local leaders came together on Boston Common Sunday night for the lighting of the city s menorah on the first night of Hanukkah The lighting took on additional meaning following the horrific news from Sydney Australia where at least people were shot and killed at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was on hand to help light the menorah which is over feet tall We need the story of Hanukkah more than ever Wu explained The reminder that light multiplies and that light shows up when you preponderance need it in the places where we come together Wu was joined by members of Boston s Jewish society in celebration and in mourning for the sufferers of Sunday s tragedy who were participating in their own Hanukkah celebration when the shooting happened This year marked the nd year of the menorah lighting on Boston Common Hanukkah runs through December