hanukkah

Why the Shamash?

Rabbi’s Message – December 22, 2022 “If Chanukkah is eight nights, why does the menorah have 9 candles?”  I’m frequently asked variations of this question around Chanukkah.  From the standpoint of Jewish law, on holidays like the start of Sukkot or Passover, you’ll typically find a long-lasting candle lit in order to light other flames […]

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Carrying the Light Forward

Rabbi’s Message – December 15, 2022 Surrounded by ugly seasonal sweaters, the Jewish community gets creative as we try to keep up!  Some of my favorites: “If life gives you potatoes, make latkes!” “Oy to the World,” and “’Tis the season to remind everyone I’m Jewish.”  But my favorite one is: “Imagine your cell phone

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