And no Mish- Now that my kids are big I don't go to parties for this holiday anymore. We will light the candles and most likely hubby will do potato pancakes one night. Hint: sweet potato pancakes are
It is not a "big" holiday. PD quoted an article on the first page here. That will give you some answers I am not the best educator about this stuff My hubby is though- a reform Jewish educator by training.
The First Night of Hanukkah – The first night of Hanukkah is used as a time to reflect on the revolt of Judas Maccabeus. The Verse that is read is 2 Maccabees 8:1-11.
The Second Night of Hanukkah – On the second night, the Menorah is lit in honor of the preparation of the upcoming battle. Verse - 2 Maccabees 8:12-20.
The Third Night of Hanukkah – The third night is a celebration for the defeat of Nicanor. Verse - 2 Maccabees 8:21-29.
The Fourth Night of Hanukkah – The fourth night signifies Judah’s defeat of Timothy and Bacchides. Verse – 2 Maccabees 8: 30-36.
The Fifth Night of Hanukkah – Night number five celebrates the last campaign of Antiochus Epiphanes. Verse – 2 Maccabees 9: 1-12.
The Sixth Night of Hanukkah – The sixth night of Hanukkah celebrates the promise that Antiochus made to God. Verse – 2 Maccabees 9: 13-18.
The Seventh Night of Hanukkah – On the seventh night, the death and letters of Antiochus are signified. Verse – 2 Maccabees 9: 19-29.
The Eighth Night of Hanukkah – The final night of Hanukkah is a time to rejoice the Purification of the Temple. Verse – 2 Maccabees 10:
Such a lovely and memorable night, our first Hanukkah spent with our little angel -- my daughter.
We're in East Hampton, and we shall spend the next week or so in one another's company. I won't lament being surrounded by women -- mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and the Wife; after all, such a gathering is a true gift afforded to us by G-d.
A dir la verita', prima di incontrare mia moglie, non sono mai appartenuto a nessuna religione. Mia madre e' cattolica, mio padre e' nato ebreo, pero' si e' sempre considerato agnostica, quindi niente da fare. Anzi, se ci penso bene, non vado in "chiesa" da secoli.
And for PD - because I only discovered this very recently - many congratulations on becoming a Father for the first time. I wish your daughter a happy and healthy life surrounded by love, today and always.
And for PD - because I only discovered this very recently - many congratulations on becoming a Father for the first time. I wish your daughter a happy and healthy life surrounded by love, today and always.
I will not post publicly pictures of my daughter, although if anyone (almost anyone) should care to contact me via private message, I will gladly send them.
Here is a photograph of the Wife only months after the pregnancy (other Mothers will appreciate the difficult task of shedding 25 pounds after having given birth):
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