The Kabbalistic Meaning of the Chanukah Candles

The Kabbalistic Meaning of the Chanukah Candles

The Lights of ChanukahThe Kabbalistic Meaning of Each Candle First Candle – FreedomWe remember the dedication and courage of the Maccabees. We give thanks for freedom and rededicate ourselves to the ideals of justice Second Candle – KnowledgeWe give thanks for the...
Cleaning Your Chanukah Menorah

Cleaning Your Chanukah Menorah

We “wax eloquently” on bringing back the shine Although Chanukah is a minor Jewish holiday, it is “major” in the eyes of many Jewish families, especially where there are children who enjoy festivities that continue for eight nights. Chanukah itself derives from the...
Chanukah Candle Lighting Blessings

Chanukah Candle Lighting Blessings

The Chanukah Candle Lighting Blessings begins by understanding that we will be adding one candle to the menorah each night. The first night, you light only the shammus (the one at a different height) and one Chanukah candle. Add another candle each night: second night...
Making Virtual Chanukah Together

Making Virtual Chanukah Together

Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing OldRabbi Barbara Aiello “So how do you like it?” Cora reached into her shopping bag and retrieved a lovely brass Chanukah menorah. “Beautiful, Sweetie,” said Dan, as he gave his wife of 48 years a peck on the...