have twoessed to special hanukkah lamps for the celebration. beenenorah on my left has lit every year since the early as days of our nation. it comes from the first american jewish congregation, whose original members came to this land in the 16 50's. that is a long time ago. it is a symbol of the history and home the jewish people made in the united states. today we are honored to have with us the congregations 10 spiritual leaders since the american revolution. hcongregation's tent spiritual leader since the american revolution. thank you rabbi for being with us. is so happy with yesterday he does not care if i get it exact. also deeply honored that louisa is here to share this evening with us and to make a few remarks. survivor,a holocaust the first three years of her life were spent in hiding in an attic. an amazing situation to be in. cannot light the candles we are about to light this evening but they let them in their hearts. lamp thatt is a a city inhe ghetto in southern poland, a city that was ravaged by the holocaust. it will remain u