The message of Chanukah is one that spans generations and touches on the very foundation of Jewish continuity. In honor of Chanukah we’ve collected 9 photos guaranteed to bring an extra dose of Chanukah inspiration!
1. Even on the coldest nights, the menorah will always burn bright.
2. Our children will pass Chanukah on to their children, who will pass it on to their children . . . forever.
3. Even after the greatest destruction, we continue to kindles the lights.
Terrorists could not stop Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg from lighting the menorah in Mumbai, India, where his daughter and son-in-law had been murdered just weeks earlier.
4. It brings light, and light pushes away so much darkness.
The Jews in Paris, France, even after the most horrific terror attacks, were not frightened to live and celebrate as proud Jews.
5. When a small menorah stood for justice and freedom . . .
6. . . . even after all else was seemingly destroyed.
Jews in the Westerbork transit camp in Holland light candles on the seventh night of Chanukah. Some 106,000 Jews, including Anne Frank and her family, were deported from Holland to death camps in Poland through Westerbork.
7. And we lived to see the lights return to illuminate the world once more.
A giant menorah is kindled at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
8. Brave young men and women risked their lives to ensure that Jewish people will live in safety and security
9. So that we may celebrate in freedom!
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