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 flickering spirit. ~ Charles Reznikoff
I would say that they were both miraculous, but still a good quote. 🙂
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’ Sacks if you are interested – http://www.rabbisacks.org/8-thoughts-8-nights/
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 Dov Elias
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 He has wrought for us. ~ Maimonides
People become so used to the dark that they think it is actually light. But on Chanukah we can see what true “light” really is. ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l
It is not necessary to explicitly mention someone’s name for a statement to be considered loshon hora. Â If the listener will [at any time] be able to deduce the identity of the person you are referring to, you are guilty of speaking loshon hora. ~ Guard Your Tongue
As always, it is just not worth it!
We think that when our prayers go unanswered, God wasn’t responsive to us. Â In truth, He was. Â He responded, No! ~ R’ Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman zt”l (Ponovezher Rav)
Wisdom without fear of sin is like a building without a foundation. ~ The Pirkei Avos Treasury based on the Meiri
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The prayer quoted yesterday was “Shomer Yisroel” from Tachnun
O Guardian of Israel, protect the remnant of Israel; let not Israel be destroyed – those who proclaim “Hear O Israel.”
