Hanukkah Begins Tonight!

One of my favorite experiences in Israel was celebrating Hannukah several years ago. The 8-day celebration is not a moedim (Appointed Time, major feast), nor is it mentioned in the Tanakh (Old Testament, Hebrew Scripture). However, John 10:22-23 tells us Jesus and His family made aliyah to Jerusalem to observe the Feast of Dedication (aka …

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Dreidels, Latkes and Sufganiyot

Happy Hanukkah!  We're now two days into celebration.  Time for the really fun stuff!  Hanukkah is characterized by the joyous traditions associated with it.  Remember, it is a joyous occasion...and Jews don't need much prodding to have a good time!  So let's explore a few traditions. Womens Participation in Hanukkah Traditionally, women play a major …

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