Featured Article Chanukah by Rabbi Israel Rubin
The Chanukah Story The Greeks forbade Jewish practice, but Jewish martyrs defied the ban on Torah study, Circumcision and Shabbat observance. No Greek Tragedy by Miriam Karp Jewish life in Greece; in those days, in our times. When Faith Burned Bright By Harry Langsam A Chanukah miracle in the Soviet labor camps. The Dream Team By Esther Kosofsky I wondered what could I say to motivate the students. Moses Returns By Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau A public debate in Ottawa, Canada proves the point that Jews are a nation like no other. All in the Family By Libby Lazewnik An elderly woman shares Chanukah insights with two frustrated girls. Beyond Shh...Shanda and Shame By Marion Fish Jewish communal responses to child predators by getting Smart, Savvy and Safe. Bright Ideas Ron Sohn, our magazine’s cover artist, has successfully forged his own unique artistic style. Books Make Great Gifts Check out the latest children's books by Hachai. Us in the U.S. By Irina Tsukerman My belief in G-d was firm, naive, and free of doubts - until I moved to the U.S. and attended public school.			To Survive or to Thrive By Rabbi Israel Rubin, based on the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teachings Menashe and Ephraim represent two distinct stages in the challenge of coping with the “Galut” exile experience, and the rewarding opportunities it offers. Jilted Bride By Rabbi Shea Hecht We all hope that when the time comes we can turn a negative experience into something positive. Nyet Borat Stephen Spielberg debuts in his ancestral home for the screening of his “Spell Your Name” documentary. Jewish Self Esteem By Jackie Mason Some only know Chanukah is here when the lobby has a small decorative electric menorah in the shadow of a gigantic xmas tree. All About Oil by Judith Segal Chanukah is ultimately a holiday with one simple purpose: To remind us of the miracle of the oil. Includes two latke recipes. Baruch's Bar Mitzvah By Sara Rosenfeld A bar mitzvah celebration is supposed to be the day when a young boy becomes a "man," responsible for his actions. Superior Product with Prime Supervision By Bert Shemensky Practical health advantages and special qualities of olive oil. The Third Star by David H. Levy The Jewish framework is its ancient calendar that revolves around the Moon. Voting with all your Heart by Gloria Goldreich Whenever elections buzz, I recall my father’s 1944 Election Day adventure, when FDR ran for his fourth term. For the previous year's Chanukah articles, click here >>>