As I mentioned in a previous blog, the four books of Maccabees do not mention the miracle which we celebrate as the main theme of Hanukkah: The oil canister that lasted eight days. … Continue readingThe Miracle of Hanukkah
The Real Hanukkah Story
Here is a fairly good video Docu-Drama about the real story of Hanukkah, based on the Books of Maccabees 1 & 2. … Continue readingThe Real Hanukkah Story
Readings for Thanksgivukkah #1
I was looking for something appropriate to read at the once-in-a-lifetime combination of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah dinner.The letter George Washington wrote on Aug. 18, 1790 to the Jewish Congregation of Newport fits perfectly. … Continue readingReadings for Thanksgivukkah #1
Readings for Thanksgivukkah #2
The second reading I chose for the once-in-a-lifetime combination of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah dinner were two poems by Emma Lazarus. … Continue readingReadings for Thanksgivukkah #2
Most ridiculous editorial in NY Times
I am never surprised to see an anti-Israeli editorial in the New York Times, but the Pinkwashing article this week by Sarah Schulman was probably the most ridiculous one I’ve seen in many years.Continue readingMost ridiculous editorial in NY Times