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Chanukah 5763 - Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 2002 |
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The Lightness of Being
By Yanki Tauber
If you recorded every word you said for 24 hours, you'd probably find hundreds of references to light. Light, brightness, radiance -- these are the metaphors we use when we wish to speak about hope, wisdom, and goodness |
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Mikeitz
It's a rags-to-riches story with a twist: Joseph interprets a couple of royal dreams, goes from the dungeon to the throne, puts his ten brothers through the wringer, does some magic tricks with a silver goblet, and takes Benjamin hostage -- but it's all part of a vast cosmic plan |
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Shutters and Blinds
By Jay Litvin
What does light give? The details. The color and texture. The fullness and the goodness. It balances the shadows and fills in the outlines, so that the remaining darkness only adds contrast, complexity, beauty and interest to my world |
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Why Couldn't the Jews and Greeks Just Get Along?
By Tzvi Freeman
The Jews and Greeks could have learned so much from each other! Instead, the
extremists of both sides hit the battlefield |
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Eight Chanukah Stories
Judea, 139 BCE... Heaven, 25 Kislev, 3622 from creation... Mezhibuzh, 18th Century... France, 1942... Kharkov, 1995... Los Angeles, 2002... |
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Eight Shades of Light
By Yanki Tauber
In the beginning, darkness and light were one. Then G-d separated between revealed good and concealed good, challenging us to cultivate the day and transform the night |
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The Menorah Files
By Tzvi Freeman
Subject: Contract Tender, Menorah Miracle
Date: Kislev 25 3:29:15.036 PM
Heaven Inc. is presently accepting proposals on the implementation of this miracle. All applicants should prepare a detailed description of the mechanics of their proposed implementation...
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Week at a Glance
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Daily Thought
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Daily Quote
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What is Chanukah? When the Greeks entered the Sanctuary, they contaminated all of its oil. When the royal Hasmonean family overpowered and was victorious over them, they searched and found only a single cruse of pure oil that was sealed with the seal of the Kohen Gadol (High Priest), enough to light the menorah for a single day. A miracle occurred, and they lit the menorah with this oil for eight days. The following year, they established these [eight days] as days of festivity and praise and thanksgiving to G-d
— Talmud, Shabbat 21b
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