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Once Upon a Time There Was a Little Flame

By Chana Weisberg

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Once Upon a Time There Was a Little Flame

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

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Jewish Survival, Chosen People, Antisemitism, Chanukah

By Chana Weisberg

Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.

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Patty O'Connell Fleming Island February 27, 2018

I loved this story...thank you so much. Reply

Ester Tarnogol Buenos Aires, Argentina December 16, 2012

Chana Weisberg Just wonderful Reply

TJ (Timothy Jaye) Columbus, Ohio February 20, 2012

Flame Thank G-d for you Chana. You are doing a wonderful work here. Blessing to you and to all of our family. Reply

Beverly Byalick Modesto, CA December 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! Reply

Kate Davy Morristown, TN December 3, 2011

Such a gift when I needed it most. Thank You. Reply

Anonymous Sydney, Australia December 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 Reply

soulfulady Pittsford, NY via chabadrochester.com December 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. Reply

Laurie Bee Bryn Mawr, PA December 1, 2010

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

Anonymous beit meir, israel November 30, 2010

Hag Sameaj Hannukah Thank you Reply

ekaresky escondido, ca November 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. Reply

Raymond Los Angeles, USA 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. Reply

Chava Melbourne, Australia December 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. Reply

Betty Seidner (Esther) Hallanddale, Florida December 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. Reply

Anonymous December 22, 2008

Barcelona The public menorah in a city of the Inquisition says it all... Reply

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