More than 500 men, women and children from every part of New Jersey went to Drumthwacket, the governor’s residence, for the second annual party on Oct. 16, according to a press release from Rabbi Yosef Carlebach, director of Chabad House at Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

Attendees enjoyed Glatt Kosher refreshments, a huge sukkah (hut) that stood on the lawn of the governor’s mansion, and international music performed by Israeli entertainer Sandy Shmuely and his orchestra, Carlebach said.
As McGreevey entered the gathering, the crowd applauded him and began to sing and dance, Carlebach said.
"The gracious governor received a number of ovations and spoke emotionally about his support and love of the Jewish community in New Jersey, as well as the land of Israel," Carlebach said.

"The sukkah exemplifies the fragility of our life and that all life is fragile," McGreevey said.
"We understand, as perhaps never before, the vital importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with the nation of Israel," he added.

The crowd included members of the New Jersey Israel Commission, buses of students from Rutgers and Princeton universities, and a large delegation of rabbis from Chabad houses in Central Jersey, including those from North Brunswick and South Brunswick.
Carlebach said he thanked the governor for his friendship and constant support of the greater Jewish community in New Jersey and worldwide.

"Gov. George Pataki of New York and Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City have both followed this example and celebrated the Sukkot holiday in a sukkah," Carlebach said.
The rabbi said he presented a sterling silver inscribed charity box to the governor for his daily use at his residence.
Hundreds honor Sukkot with governor