Tag Archives: Hannukah

Good News Friday – Shabbat Chanukah edition

Posted on 15 December 2017 by

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. Let’s start with a very well timed for Chanukah, incredible archeological find – a Hasmonean-era … Continue reading →

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Chanukah Same’ach! Happy Chanukah!

Posted on 12 December 2017 by

Chanukah has just begun here in Israel, and we have our Menorahs – or Chanukiyot as they are called in Israel – lit up at the window. It is one of my favourite chagim, since it requires very little preparation … Continue reading →

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Chanukah Same’ach! Happy Chanukah!

Posted on 24 December 2016 by

Chanukah began tonight as Shabbat went out. Chanukah has just begun here in Israel, and we have our Menorahs – or Chanukiyot as they are called in Israel – lit up at the window. It is one of my favourite … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Shabbat Chanukah edition

Posted on 11 December 2015 by

It’s that time of the week again, and this being the eve of Shabbat Channukah as well as erev Rosh Chodesh (the start of the month of) Tevet, a big dose of good news is just what we need. With … Continue reading →

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Chanukah Same’ach! Happy Chanukah!

Posted on 6 December 2015 by

Chanukah has just begun here in Israel, and while you’re reading this we will be at our son’s house, lighting the candles and stuffing ourselves on assorted festive goodies, together with our grandchildren. Later on in the week we’re planning … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 6 November 2015 by

Once again, despite the continued terror attacks all over Israel, Shabbat is approaching and we need to lift ourselves out of our sadness. To help cheer us up, here is my latest Good News Friday post: We’ll start off with … Continue reading →

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