As Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth said so well: "Hanukkah is about the freedom to be true to what we believe without denying the freedom of those who believe otherwise." These days, these words are especially apropos.
Chag Sameach to all who will be celebrating the Festival of Lights beginning this evening. As you gather with loved ones in the next eight days, I hope this joyful season brings a warm glow to your heart and (24 comments)
To quote Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth: "Hanukkah is about the freedom to be true to what we believe without denying the freedom of those who believe otherwise."
Chag Sameach to all who will be celebrating the Festival of Lights. As you gather with loved ones in the next eight days, I hope this joyful season brings a warm glow to your heart and home. And as the Festival (22 comments)
“The proper response, as Hanukkah teaches, is not to curse the darkness but to light a candle.” ... Rabbi Irving Greenberg
Charlotte is home to North Carolina's largest Jewish population. In fact, Charlotte is home to the largest Jewish community in the Carolinas. This means the Greater Charlotte offers a wonderful selection of celebrations for the Hanukkah festival this month.
Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, food, games. COMPLETE HANUKKAH GUIDE.
“A little more fun, a little more love, a little more light every night. That’s (24 comments)
As Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth said: "Hanukkah is about the freedom to be true to what we believe without denying the freedom of those who believe otherwise."
And as the Festival of Lights begins this evening.... .... may your candles burn long, .... may your celebrations be joyous, .... may your table be filled with good food, .... may you be surrounded by loved ones and good friends, (28 comments)
Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish friends, business partners and colleagues from me, Nina Hollander, and the Carolinas Realty Partners with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Charlotte, North Carolina.
As the Festival of Lights begins this evening.... .... may your candles burn long, .... may your celebrations be joyous, .... may your table be filled with good food, .... may you be surrounded by loved ones and good friends, ... may love and light fill your heart and home at Hanukah.
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"May the lights of Hanukkah usher in a better world for all humankind." ... Unknown
“We light candles in testament that faith makes miracles possible.” ... Nathan (28 comments)