Tag Archives: Chanukah

Happy Chanukah – 2nd night. Kaf Tet beNovember

Posted on 30 November 2021 by anneinpt

(This post is published a day late. In my defense m’lud, I was babysitting and only got around to publishing after midnight…) In a fortuitous turn of the calendar this year, the 29th November fell on the second day of … Continue reading →

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Chanukah Same’ach! 1st Night

Posted on 28 November 2021 by anneinpt

Chanukah has begun here in Israel, and windows are lighting up all over the country with candles and oil lamps twinkling in the dark. Chanukah is one of my favourite chagim, since it requires very little preparation but lots of … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Shabbat Chanukah edition

Posted on 11 December 2020 by anneinpt

It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these posts, and while I don’t promise to be going back to making this a regular feature, I am delighted to feel “the muse” awaken within me. It’s the first … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Shabbat Chanukah edition

Posted on 27 December 2019 by anneinpt

We are right in the middle of Chanukah, entering Shabbat Chanukah in a few hours, so here is a special, Chanukah-themed Good News Friday post. Looking at my post from last year, I find I can begin with almost the … Continue reading →

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Chanukah Same’ach! Happy Chanukah!

Posted on 24 December 2019 by anneinpt

I’m a couple of days late with my Chanukah post but the reason is all good – on Sunday we celebrated the brit of our new grandson and we were still in recovery mode so to speak. 🙂  The baby … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Shabbat Chanukah edition

Posted on 7 December 2018 by anneinpt

We are right in the middle of Chanukah, entering Shabbat Chanukah in a few hours, so here is a special, Chanukah-themed Good News Friday post. Actually, before I start, I should mention that it has been raining. Not gentle, English-style … Continue reading →

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