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Happy Chanukah!
hanukah is a minor holiday. But the miracles of this
Feast of Dedication and Feast of Lights is one of
Judaism's most uplifting stories.
It's a story about a miraculous vic-
tory for religious freedom in 165
B.C.E. It was a miracle that Judah
Maccabee and his seemingly over-
matched forces repelled the Syrians
who had defiled the sanctuary of the
Second Temple. The cruse of oil that
the victors found to light the meno-
rah, seemingly enough for one day,
burned for eight days — another mir-
acle.
ROBERT A.
It's also a miracle that the Jewish
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people enjoy a prosperous, high-tech
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homeland within 55 years of Hitler's
"Final Solution," which took six mil-
lion lives — the majority, Jews.
America welcomed middle-class cen-
tral European Jews in the mid-1800s and
poorer eastern European Jews at the end of
that century. Many of these immigrants were
modest successes as entrepreneurs. Others
rose to prominence politically or culturally.
A few became titans of finance and phil-
anthropy.
Today, American Jews face accul-
turation, intermarriage and apathy
while battling full assimilation. Yet we
have unprecedented religious freedom
— in many ways, a miracle, too.
Coverage of Chanukah begins in
AppleTree, edited by Elizabeth
Applebaum, on page 64. Winners of
our holiday coloring contest appear
on page 68. Some of the newest in
Chanukah books are showcased
beginning on page 81 in Arts &
Entertainment, edited by Gail
Zimmerman.
Chanukah starts at sundown
Thursday, Dec. 21. May the miracles and
majesty of this eight-day celebration dance
in our souls — and may the richness of Torah resonate as
we go on our way.
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Yom toy and Shabbat Shalom!
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This Week
New Kind Of Education
7 A
Jewish Academy works for
quality curriculum within budget.
12 Unwavering Support
Michigan Unity Mission participants
anticipate trip to Israel.
Editorials
35 Rebuilding A Government
Barak wise in seeking new vote,
but Bibi should be allowed to run.
Community
41 Fun-Raiser
Akiva's Chinese Auction
rakes in the bucks.
Spirituality
Stony Encounter
58
A "pillar" of stones marks
Shir Tikvah's new burial ground.
AppleTree
64 Light Of Our Lives
The sages tell us that Chanukah
is a holiday of many miracles.
Arts
ntertainment
DEPARTMENTS
5
Alefbet'cha
64
AppleTree
115
Ask Wendy
52
B'nai Mitzvah
52
Births
Business . . ..... 110
50
Calendar
Carla Schwartz .. 106
41
Community
126
Crossword
132
Answer
130
Cyber Spot
92
Danny Raskin
Editorials . . ..... 35
.. 54
Engagements
5
For Openers
Insight . ..... . . • • 33
112
Marketplace
52
Blaze! Toy!
138
Obituaries .
. 74
Out & About
58
Spirituality
108
Sports
108
The Scene
Torah Portion .. . 63
Weddings ........ 56
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Candlelighting
Friday, Dec. 15, 4:43 p.m.
Shabbat ends
Saturday, Dec. 16, 5:49 p.m.
Cover:
Chanukah artwork,
Leah Snider
Page design, Debbie Schultz
81 Eight Nights/Eight Books
One for each night, the
perfect books for Chanukah.
Living
Well/Camp
97 Summer Thoughts
Summer is around the corner
if you're seeking a day camp.
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