A true miracle is made by us – Winter Shalom Magazine

Chanukah has become an almost world-wide known holiday of lights. Just before the Christmas tree is set- the Jews whisk out their menorah and hallelujah! Candles, gifts and Chanukah “carols” are embraced and celebrated all over English speaking countries (and o’, of course- Israel too…). What is the reason of celebration? Many answers have been given. I would …

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Beth Israel Synagogue’s Bulletin – Published 9\12\12

Impression after four months We are a special family!   The Shabbat before Rosh-Chodesh (the first of the month One Friday morning, while sitting in my office, preparing the services for the coming Shabbat I realized we will announce Rosh Chodesh/ the beginning of a new Hebrew month. I love chanting the melody recently composed …

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The Victory of the Dreidel – Published at the ‘Shalom Magazine’ for Hanukkah 5773

I called this article ‘The Victory of the dreidel’ because of an interesting fact about Chanukah. The Chanukah story, in a nutshell, contains two parts. First – The miraculous military victory of a few priests who never held a sword in their lives, against the mightiest undefeated army of ancient Greece. For this we add …

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