A Noahide Chanukah Diary
“I printed up instructions for how to light the candles, where to place them. We celebrated with an awkward tension. How do we do this? We have no cultural references.”
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Chanukah: Healing the Heart
Many times we feel so far from a pure, open heart. However, Chanukah has the power to shine this special light - the healing light of faith and love - into our hearts.
Zot Chanukah
Zot Chanukah - the 8th Chanukah light. When compared to the "ohr ein sof" that burns in the Chanukah candles, the so-called "light" of enlightenment and modern philosophy is utter darkness…
Strength of Chanukah
Mattatyahu and his sons were masters at truth clarification. They weren't willing to live for two minutes without the truth. That's where they derived the courage...
A No-Debt Chanukah
Chanukah is soon here; the financial burden of being "obligated" to buy gifts for everyone is making people dread what they should be joyously anticipating. What should they do?
Chanukah and Jewish Unity
One of the most eloquent symbols of this "universalism through particularism" is the Menorah. Above all, it is a symbol of Divine wisdom; as such, it is also a symbol of unity...
A Chanukah Story
One winter afternoon, as Mr. Hilvicht was taking his daily stroll, he noticed a group of Jewish children playing happily. All, that is, except for one boy who was crying...
The Strength of Chanuka – Today!
Chanuka is a time of miracles and spiritual strength - here are some amazing stories from across the Jewish spectrum!
Breslev Customs for Chanukah
Breslev customs and their meaning for Chanukah, Zot Chanukah, and Nittel Nacht (Xmas eve).
Power of the Pure
Since the holiness of the Chanuka candles is so great and the Divine Presence is so prominent, sitting by the Chanuka candles is like sitting in Hashem's arms.
Sun, Torah, and Vitamin D
With the sun is a treasure of blessings, including Vitamin D with its healing powers, alluded to in the Torah. Soon, the sun will be revealed in its full glory…