Long Island's Jewish community marked the third night of Hanukkah in Atlantic Beach as they fight to keep the land they use for their annual celebration.

This is the second year in a row that Jewish people from the area gathered to light the menorah on Park Street by the Atlantic Beach Bridge.

"It's very special that like even though it's freezing cold outside, I like feel warm inside because of the menorah," says Elinora Shentov of North Woodmere.

But, this could be the final time that Hanukkah is celebrated at this location.

Rabbi Eli Goodman says Chabad of the Beaches bought this land in 2021 with plans to put up a community center.

He says the village of Atlantic Beach is trying to take the land away by eminent domain.

"We were actually quite startled about the animosity - I think it's important on Hanukkah to show that we stand up for what's important for freedom of religion and freedom of expression," Goodman said.

The rabbi says the land sat vacant for years and the village only expressed interest in the property after the first menorah lighting in 2021 - raising concerns over religious freedom.

The village of Atlantic Beach denies any claim of discrimination.

Rabbi Goodman says the public display is not just for the faithful to take pride in but also for the community.

"People have a sense of pride going past because I think all faiths should be celebrating their holidays in an open fashion," Goodman said.

News 12 reached out to the mayor of Atlantic Beach on Tuesday for a comment about the lawsuit but did not hear back as of 10 p.m.