Hearts are broken among the Jewish community in the Tampa Bay Area, mourning for people after an attack on the other side of the world.Our message is to add more light to the world, said Rabbi Alter Korf with the Chabad Jewish C enter in St. Pete. "Each one of us is like a candle. We all contribute to that beauty, to the light, and thats what this celebration is all about.WATCH: Tampa Bay Jewish community mourns after attack on Hanukkah celebration in Australia Jewish community mourns after attack on Hanukkah celebration in AustraliaIn downtown St. Pete on Sunday, dozens of people joined together to celebrate the 23rd annual "Chanukah in the City.First night of Hanukkah, typically we come out, the community comes out, we celebrate, said Rabbi Korf.Thats where Tampa Bay 28 met Michael Benstock, who showed up with his family."We celebrate it with a full heart, said Benstock. "This year, its a little bit different with all thats happened in Australia, but our heart goes around to all the Jews of the world who are celebrating with us tonight.Thousands of miles from the heart of St. Pete, the unthinkable happened in Australia.ABC News reports more than a dozen people were killed on Sunday as two gunmen opened fire in an attack targeting a Jewish event, with many more injured.I hate to say were getting used to it, said Benstock. "Were glued to the television all day long, trying to see do we know anybody who was killed? The Jewish community is a small community."Leaders there said the attack was designed to target Sydneys Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah.Tampa Bay 28 reporter Mary O'Connell spoke with Rabbi Korf in St. Pete.We obviously pray for all those who lost their lives and the many who are injured and are suffering, said Korf. "I have a relative who lost his life, a Rabbi in Sydney, Australia, tragically this morning, and our heart is broken, and were very sad."The Chabad Jewish Center of Greater St. Petersburg said on social media that Hanukkah celebrations must continue as planned, that theyll be increasing security measures, and all events will go on responsibly and thoughtfully."Were not going to be afraid. Were not going to back down, said Korf. "Were going to light our candle. Were going to come together as a community and strengthen each other. ...read more read less