I got caught up with family celebrating Chanukah this weekend, and so am posting candles six and seven together this evening. Watching my nephew squeal over the “wheel” toys we bought him was well worth it!! Synonym number six for light was “beacon.” A beacon is a light signaling safety or home that can be [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Mitzvot’
22 Dec
The Third Candle
One of the main themes of the holiday season in that of “spreading good cheer.” As we walk the public streets, malls, supermarkets, etc we hear its refrain. “’Tis the season to be jolly…” Now, I’ll grant that the demand for December mirth is geared toward Christmas, but Jews have joy in our holiday as [...]
