Chanukah - Capturing the Light bein-hametzarim knows there’s nothing more important

knows there’s nothing more important than the family business

and for the many incredible miracles he brought about

to show us the deep inner dimensions of these two holidays

stalwart middas ha-emes

and Prayers for Special Times

Chanukah - Capturing the Light bein-hametzarim knows there’s nothing more importantThe events of the story of Chanukah are well known: the heroic revolt against Greek oppression, the stunning victory on the battlefield, and the jar of oil which contained only enough to last for one day but miraculously burned for eight. Still, a basic question arises: Jewish history is full of miracles. Few of them become holidays. Why Chanukah? To become part of the Jewish calendar, a holiday needs to contain core messages of ongoing relevance