Published on December 22, 2025
As Chanukah comes to a close today, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners has issued a statement on behalf of the entire board, reaffirming their support for the Jewish community.
“On this final day of Chanukah, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners sends its warmest wishes to our Jewish brothers and sisters throughout the world. While terrorists marred the start of this year’s Festival of Lights with the senseless and cowardly mass shooting of Jewish people celebrating in Australia, they failed to dim our resolve – and the resolve of all decent people -- to rid this world of the disease of antisemitism. These cowards have only emboldened us to further embrace the Jewish people, our shared values and our mutual pursuit of peace and freedom. We step united into a New Year committed to curing the world of hatred.”
The commissioners expressed their honor in attending the many ceremonies hosted throughout the county this Chanukah season and extended their best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous 2026.
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Photo 1: Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith speaks at a public menorah lighting hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Randolph Township at Veterans Community Park on Dec. 21, 2025.
Photo 2: Washington Township Mayor Michael A. Marino and Morris County Commissioner John Krickus stand outside the Chesapeake Tavern during the annual Chanukah celebration hosted by the Jewish Center of Northwest New Jersey on Dec. 15, 2025.