Category Archives: Chanukah

Long and 2 Days Late, but well worth a read

Fifth Night – Five Weddings [As told by Rabbi Moshe-Chaim Greenwald to the editor of Kfar Chabad Magazine] Although I am not a Lubavitcher, I feel it is important for people to share their personal stories about the Rebbe, so that … Continue reading

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25th

Chanukah means that the Chashmonaim rested from their war on the 25th day of the month of Kislev.  This is alluded to in the Torah: The 25th rest place where the Jews camped in the desert after the Exodus was … Continue reading

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My Flickering Spirit

The miracle, of course, was not that the oil for the sacred light – in a little cruse – lasted as long as they say; but that the courage of the Maccabees lasted to this day: let that nourish my … Continue reading

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Then and Now

Never believe that a handful of dedicated people can’t change the world. Inspired by faith, they can. The Maccabees did then. So can we today. ~ R’ Lord Jonathan Sacks This quote is from a great article written by R’ … Continue reading

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With Just a Small Candle

With the small candle of Chanukah, we can illuminate and see all of the miracles and wonders in  our lives – not just those that occurred historically –  now, literally.  And offer thanks. ~ R’ Menachem Azolai as translated by … Continue reading

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A Precious Mitzvah

The commandment to light the Chanukah lamp is an exceedingly precious one, and one should be particularly careful to fulfill it.  In order to make known the miracle, and to offer additional praise … to God for the Wonders which … Continue reading

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