Don't Let the Light Go Out

Last night we shared lighting candles for the last night of Chanuka with a couple who summer home in a town even smaller than where we live. As the candles burned and the conversation flowed, it struck me how ironic 4 people originally from California, Florida, Arkansas and Minnesota found themselves together at this time. You see, we had originally been introduced by a mutual acquaintance who thought we should meet. Why? Because we shared being Jewish. 

This festival of lights, Chanuka, commemorates the rededication of the Temple and importance as the first fight for religious freedom. The right to practice religion should never be taken for granted so that even out in the middle of nowhere 4 Jews can gather together to celebrate in the still of the night as Jews all over the world also light their candles and recite the prayers together. 

May the Light within all of us burn brightly as we all strive for peace in our homes, our country and around the world. And may we all say, "Amen."

  Light One Candle