[HANASHIR:12963] Chanukah Reflection

[Jaugshir <Jaugshir...>]

Greetings.  This isn't really musical (yet . . . unless someone wants to 
collaborate), but I thought this list might appreciate it.

So far, for Chanukah this year, I have been reflecting on the fact that the 
word "Chanukah" actually means "dedication."  (It is also related to the word 
"chinuch," which means "education.")   

Chanukah Reflection 
By Judith Golden 
11/29/02 

Chanukah 

Eight nights, 
Set aside to remember 
The power of dedication 
To shed light and hope 
Over darkness and despair. 

One candle, 
Assigned to serve, 
Kindles others. 
Growing light. 
Strengthened with each night of dedication. 

Eight candles, 
Lit for light's sake, 
To shine and brighten 
Warm and enlighten. 
Kindled by dedication to service. 

Each night 
We light our lights 
And they burn down, 
Compelling us to come back the next night 
With more 

Dedication 

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Hope you are having a holiday dedicated to the light of inspiration, the 
warmth of family and friends. 

--Judith Golden, Cantorial Soloist
  Congregation Or Chadash
  Chicago, IL