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Once Upon a Time There Was a Little Flame

By Chana Weisberg

Topics: Chanukah, Jewish Survival, Chosen People, Antisemitism

The story of the stubborn little flame that refused to be extinguished. And the story of you and I . . .

The story of the stubborn little flame that refused to be extinguished. And the story of you and I...

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	Chana Weisberg is the Director of Editorial Management at Chabad.org. She authored several books, including her latest, Tending the Garden: The Unique Gifts of the Jewish Woman. She has served as the dean of several women’s educational institutes, and lectures internationally on issues relating to women, faith, relationships and the Jewish soul.

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Posted: Dec 6, 2011

HAPPY CHANUKAH

I thank you for story of the lights. I wish everyone here in the States and everyone in the World a very Happy Chanukau. G-d Bless us all!

Posted By Beverly Byalick, Modesto, CA

Posted: Dec 3, 2011

Such a gift when I needed it most.

Thank You.

Posted By Kate Davy, Morristown, TN

Posted: Dec 5, 2010

Chana's story

Thank you so much...Yes, absolutely the story of the Jewish People. I watched it after an extremely stressful 3 days, which culminated about 4 hours ago, leaving me wondering what was going on, what was I meant to learn? & was it possible to be a different me, more cold hearted as people were telling me to do & be. In the Shule I go to Let no one be hungry has a very big meaning. What I know is one can hunger for more than just food, friendship and love and acceptance, are needs as well. & I am happy to share my blessings with them....and I was distressed about how to explain this and my need for my heart to remain open and soft. I know I am urrounded and protected by Hashem . I know, because I always bounce back, no matter how hurt I get. I watched this video, and it confirmed for me to be me. To stay true to my ideals and truths, even though I am always labelled stubborn (haha) when I do this. Thank you again for this wonderful story. It made Chanuka for me

Posted By Anonymous, Sydney, Australia

Posted: Dec 2, 2010

There's a song that promises, "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine..." This, to me, signifies the Light that is within each of us, the Light that nothing whatsoever can extinguish. This, to me, signifies the Eternal Covenant of G-d, established from the beginning that has no end. This, to me, signifies the miracle of the oil that we celebrate on Chanukah.

Posted By soulfulady, Pittsford, NY
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Posted: Dec 1, 2010

Chanukah

Thank you for the inspirational story of the little candle. It is us, It is me.

Posted By Laurie Bee, Bryn Mawr, PA

Posted: Nov 30, 2010

Hag Sameaj Hannukah

Thank you

Posted By Anonymous, beit meir, israel

Posted: Nov 29, 2010

Chanukah Story

I was deeply moved by Chana's presentation. We have such a beautiful heritage that has never allowed its light to be extinguished yet we watch it flicker and struggle daily. I am blessed to be Jewish as are those I love. May the Chanukah season enrich Jewish souls all over the world; may the season lighten our load and lift our hearts, and may G-d bless us.

Posted By ekaresky, escondido, ca

Posted: June 6, 2009

Chana Weisberg

Finally, I got to see Chana Weisberg in a video...it sure has been difficult getting to this point. Great video, btw, and I hope to see more videos with her in them.

Posted By Raymond, Los Angeles, USA

Posted: Dec 26, 2008

I really like the In Touch audio, but this one especially has touched me. Thank you for reaffirming what it means to be Jewish in a secular world.

Posted By Chava, Melbourne, Australia

Posted: Dec 22, 2008

Chanuka Story

- May we always remember our miracle lights and shine them all over. Happy Chanukah to all. Thank you Chana for the beautiful story.

Posted By Betty Seidner (Esther), Hallanddale, Florida