Tonight we kindle 8 flames. Tonight our tables will bear great flame.
Flame can destroy; flame can warm.
Flame can consume; flame can cook.
Flame can drive animals away; flame can bring people close.
For what shall we use this great flame as we go forward in our lives?
How shall Chanukah continue to be part of our awareness?
May you look back on Chanukah 5776 as a season of light and growth, warmth and happiness, fulfillment and shalom.
Chanukah Sameach!
Like many people I have been kindling Chanukah candles in front of my window. In how many countries are Jews afraid to publicly demonstrate their Jewish identity? In how many countries are people of varied backgrounds afraid to express their religious identities? Let us all appreciate our everyday freedoms which are far from ordinary!
Did you know that these two well-known expressions ‘Feet of clay’ and ‘writing’s on the wall’ both come from a Jewish biblical book?
Please consider joining our Tanakh (Bible )study class. Every Monday atnoon; we just began studying DANIEL and you have much to gain and contribute. Come add your voice and perspective. There is no charge for the class and it is open to all shul members.
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