Chanukah (Hanukkah)

From Teheran to Charkov, from frozen Siberia to futuristic LA, from the Holocaust to a South African prison -- Chanukah stories that illuminate our lives

The events that led to the heroic Maccabean revolt, the battles, the victories, the miracle of the Hanukkah lights and the events that followed...

For the hundred Jews or so, the only recognition of the holiday of Chanukah was this one small electric menorah...

When you drive with a menorah on the top of your car, you are very in-your-face-Jewish. And I soon learned that every single time I got into my van, no matter where I was going or what I was doing, I was going to be watched...

"Being Jewish stinks!" Zach shouted as he stomped up the stairs to his bedroom, kicking his bedroom door closed for punctuation.

"I could not feel worse than I already feel, Rebbetzin," Or explained. "When I spoke to her last, she was in the hospital..."

In the comfort of the bus, G‑d sent me my own miracle- and made me realize that everyday brings its own causes for celebration...

My very own roommate, Jen, the Japanese-American, looked at me and said, loud and clear, "Bad Jew… off to the showers with you!"

The Victories of the Heroic Chashmonaim The brightness of the first Chanukah lights had dwindled down. But the holy fires on the altar burnt again in the Bet Hamikdash, from morning to morning, as prescribed by the Law. The priests were again busily offic...

It didn't blow out, there was no smoke, it just was not there anymore. It was as if it just flew off...