Happy Chanukah
, from the physicians,
• associates and volunteers
of providence Hospital.

To me the message of Chanukah stresses how G-d steps in and helps us on a very individual level

against incredible odds when we struggle to follow in His paths and observe His commandments.

The small group of Maccabees displayed tremendous courage and self-sacrifice to fight the Greek

Hellenists who were trying to destroy the Jewish belief in. G-d and their way of life. After years of

struggle, they ended up overcoming the Greek army, the most powerful

fighting force on earth at that time, and rebuilding the holy temple in

Jerusalem,

Jewish holidays are never just a commemoration of ancient

historic events, Each year the holidays bring us face to face with

a sequence of unique messages set out by G-d to lead us to

seek and appreciate what is truly important in our lives, and

to guide us on how to get close to Him in a vety personal way.

Dr. Jerry .Rosenberg is a
board certified Providence
orthopaedic surgeon
specializing in pediatric
orthopaedics and litnb
reconstruction

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December 6 2007

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