Tomorrow, the holiday of Hanukkah begins, celebrated as the Festival of Lights. I've already received my miracles and gifts with the return of my beautiful daughters, Dafna and Ela. As Hanukkah approaches, I pray for more miracles and for the release of all hostages. It's been… Show more
A Hanukkia found among the ashes in Kibbutz Beeri after the massacre. May it be a symbol of Jewish survival through the ages no matter who our enemies have been. Happy Hanukkah to all my family and friends both here and abroad. May the light shine through. Show more
Tonight, we light the first candle of Hanukkah to remind us that even in great darkness, we can turn on a small light and remember that the people of Israel were always few against many. Here we are, telling about the miracles and praising God who watches over his children. Show more
Happy Hanukkah to everyone, especially our troops lighting their first candles on the beaches and ruins of Gaza! May you be the light that banishes the darkness! And to our dear Gazan neighbors in their tents in the desert, happy Sukkot! :) Show more
2 months have passed since Hamas committed the worst massacre our people have experienced since the Holocaust. Today is the first night of Hanukkah, the holiday of Jewish resistance. May light overcome darkness, until the victory. Show more
This Hanukkah, may we stand united against hatred and antisemitism. Like the Maccabees, let our collective strength triumph over darkness. Though our voices may be few, together, our light will shine brightly, just like the modest jar of oil so long ago. Show more
Chanukah (Hebrew: חנוכה) is an eight day Jewish festival, also known as the festival of lights. On each day a Menorah (an eight branched candelabra) is lit with an ascending number of candles to match the day.