Festival of Lights

Last night was the first night of Chanukah.  The lighted menorah flickers in the window every night for eight nights, celebrating . . . well, that depends on who you ask.  History is complex, and the battles between Hellenes and Hasmoneans occurred a long time ago.  Everyone agrees, though, that it’s a very good time to be with people you care about and eat latkes (potato pancakes fried in oil).  

“May these Chanukah lights help us to appreciate the miracles that we overlook.”  —The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership