The Kabbalistic Meaning of the Chanukah Candles
The Lights of Chanukah The Kabbalistic Meaning of Each Candle First Candle – Freedom We remember the dedication and courage of the Maccabees. We give thanks for freedom and rededicate ourselves to the ideals of justice Second Candle – Knowledge We give thanks for the gift of Torah and the opportunity to study. We rededicate […]
Thanksgiving and Sukkot
Thanksgiving’s Jewish Connection Legend has it that the first Thanksgiving was a sort of neighborhood block party when settlers invited local Indians to a festive celebration with tables piled high with all sorts of yummy delights. But that’s not how it happened. The real story is that the English settlers observed that first Thanksgiving after […]
Cleaning Your Chanukah Menorah
We “wax eloquently” on bringing back the shine Although Chanukah is a minor Jewish holiday, it is “major” in the eyes of many Jewish families, especially where there are children who enjoy festivities that continue for eight nights. Chanukah itself derives from the Hebrew word, “dedication,” and it is during this festival that Jews all over […]