by David Breakstone First and foremost, my heart goes out to the loved ones of those who were lost in the inferno that is still burning. And it bleeds for those whose lives have been devastated by the disaster. But my head is also reeling, and it is telling me that we can’t wait for the traditional period of mourning to end before attempting to extricate an ember of import from the cinders of this Hanukka season. All of Israel is asking how … [Read more...] about Keep Dreaming: When the Greeks Saved Hanukka
Chanukah 2010
I Gotta Feeling Hanukkah
As eyes continue to look to the scorched Carmel and hearts go out to the victims and their families, Israelis and Jews everywhere are looking for reasons to be happy this Hannukah. In response, the young adults of Ein Prat - The Academy for Leadership have gotten together and created this video Hannukah clip as part of their effort to support Israel in these tough times, through sharing some joyful and unpretentious Hannukah cheer. … [Read more...] about I Gotta Feeling Hanukkah
Chanukah Flames Fuel Women’s Empowerment in FSU
by H. Glenn Rosenkrantz With the lights of Chanukah symbolizing visibility, perseverance and enlightenment, women throughout Russia and the Ukraine are gathering to educate themselves and others not only about the holiday, but also issues core to their lives and communities: fostering tolerance, ending violence and becoming empowered. They are themes taken directly from the Chanukah story itself, intersecting neatly with key objectives of … [Read more...] about Chanukah Flames Fuel Women’s Empowerment in FSU
Chanukah Tweet Up in Jerusalem
This is not going to be one of those complicated posts. Nope. Are we going to contemplate the historical revisionist perspective of the Maccabees? Are we going to contemplate the significance of light during these winter months and how that represents the promotion of knowledge, truth and justice in an ever darkening world? What about Wikileaks? Can we talk about that? The Jewish Agency’s first new mandate in 62 years? No. This is all about … [Read more...] about Chanukah Tweet Up in Jerusalem
Chanukah: from Argentina to the White House
In Argentina, El Toratron, a Jewish Educational Theater ensemble, performs "A Prender La Luz" (Let's turn on the lights) in different synagogues, JCCs, Jewish homes for children and the elderly and other various public celebrations. Check out their demo video here (entertaining for all, even those who don't speak Spanish!) [El Toratron is an initiative led by Evelyn Goldfinger, a member of the ROI Community of young Jewish … [Read more...] about Chanukah: from Argentina to the White House
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