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Hanukkah or the Festival of Lights starts on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar – which is a lunar calendar, similar to our own. This year it will start at sundown on Saturday, the 12th of December, and it will continue for eight days until sundown of Saturday the 19th of December. The [...]

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On November 2nd I wrote about one Kabbalah secret of Hanukkah which has to do with the parallels between the soul and the Hanukkia, or menorah, namely we talked about the brighter and darker aspect of the flame. For this installment I want to address not the nine flames or the candles, but instead the [...]

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For most of us in Western Civilization, when we think of the 25th of December, we think of Christmas Day – the day that the Savior was born. But what other kind of spiritual significance does this day hold? Since the year 45 BCE, the Romans established the 25th as the winter solstice. Today, depending [...]

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History gives one explanation behind the eight branches of the Hanukkah Menorah – Kabbalah gives another. In Kabbalah, the number seven represents perfection. That is because we see this number a lot in nature: G-D Created the world in seven days, the Menorah in the Holy Temple had seven branches, there are seven seas, seven [...]

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In Judaism the Menorah is a very important symbol. The Tabernacle in the Desert as well as the Holy Temple had in it a large golden, seven-branched candelabrum. It represented the Burning Bush which Moses saw. During the holiday of Hanukkah, every Jewish home has a special Menorah with nine branches. Eight of the branches [...]

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I hope all my Christian readers had a wonderful Christmas dinner last night! And to all my Jewish readers: Have a wonderful and merry Hanukkah! It’s 4 candles down, 4 more to go.

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They both make you feel warm and satisfied! Hmm, watch out for these holiday specials…

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How to Buy Hanukkah Gifts — powered by ExpertVillage.com

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Hanukkah is 19 days away, and now is the best time to purchase Hanukkah gifts at the lowest prices! MostOriginal.com holds a special Cyber Monday sale that ends in a few hours. Check out the Judaica section for wonderful Hanukkah gifts, such as Menorah candlesticks and decorated Dreidel toys.

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Any order $50 or above, receives 20% off while using the “cyber08″ coupon. Products with a special price, receive this Cyber Monday offer on top of the regular discount! For example, you can save $65 if you purchase this dazzling Jewish Menorah before midnight!

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