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The Kabbalistic Meaning of the Chanukah Candles

The Kabbalistic Meaning of the Chanukah Candles

by | Oct 29, 2020 | Chanukah

The Lights of Chanukah The Kabbalistic Meaning of Each Candle First Candle – Freedom We remember the dedication and courage of the Maccabees. We give thanks for freedom and rededicate ourselves to the ideals of justice Second Candle – Knowledge We give thanks for the...
Chanukah Dreidel Hides

Chanukah Dreidel Hides

by | Oct 29, 2020 | Chanukah, Jewish Holidays

In Sardinia a Chanukah Dreidel Hides in Plain Sight On the Italian island of Sardinia it wouldn’t be Natale (Christmas) without spinning the “barrallicu,” (“bar-a-LEE-koo”), a wooden cube made to spin like… well exactly like the dreidel used by Jews throughout the...
Your Pumpkin Has Italian Jewish Roots!

Your Pumpkin Has Italian Jewish Roots!

by | Oct 29, 2020 | Blog

Thanks to a comprehensive article by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller (Aish.com), we learn that autumn’s hallmark, the pumpkin, has Italian Jewish roots! The story begins with the Sephardi Jews of Spain who, 500 years ago, developed pumpkin cuisine. In fact, it was Sephardi Jews...