With the Jewish Festival of Lights happening while Indiana University students are on break, the celebration was at the courthouse for the first time.

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Children smiled as they lit candles together, passing that joyous light to their neighbors. After the menorah was lit, attendees joined together in song and mingled over refreshments.

The local Jewish community was joined by elected officials for a special menorah lighting in downtown Binghamton on Thursday.