Keyword: Hanukkah
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A tale of two holidays
Two holidays. celebrated by two religions. Hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the Bible . . . more
Rabbi Moshe Weisblum, who holds a doctorate degree from the Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University, led the children of the congregation in lighting menorahs both inside and outside.
Congregation Beth Tikvah lights up the menorah
The Hebrew School of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh recently held a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony. more
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It’s a strange time to be a Jew, but when isn’t it?
I grew up in a non-religious family, but it was always important to my parents that we knew we were Jews, and my family followed certain traditional rituals. more
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Rabbi Shimon Kramer, left, accompanied Chabad supporter Steve Horowitz as he said a blessing over the grand menorah.
Chabad Center for Jewish Life safely celebrates Hanukkah
Families in Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh enjoyed a safe celebration to mark the first night of Hanukkah. On Dec. 10, the Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted its 15th annual Hanukkah Experience, … more
Rabbi Dr. Moshe Weisblum
A Hanukkah message from Congregation Beth Tikvah
Dear friends, On Thursday evening, Dec. 10, 2020 Jews in America, Israel and around the world will come together to light the first candle of Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights. At its heart, … more
At last year’s menorah lighting, Chabad Center for Jewish Life Rabbi Shimon Kramer, center, Chanie Kramer, left, and Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, right, deployed gelt parachutes to the crowd below.
Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosts annual Hanukkah celebration
Families in Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh are invited to join the Chabad Center for Jewish Life’s 2020 Hanukkah Experience in Merrick, planned with careful attention to social distancing … more
Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020
New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more
Bring friends and family together for a fun festive fete.
In the holiday kitchen
Nothing says “love” like fresh baked cookies and treats. The gift of homemade goodness is always welcome during the holiday season. more
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Find peace through understanding this holiday season
In Arabic-speaking and predominantly Muslim parts of the world, Christmas is known as Eid al Milad, or the Festival of the Birthday, referring to the birth of Christ. Although not an essential part of Muslim tradition . . . more
Rabbi Moshe P. Weisblum, the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh, wishes the community a Happy Hanukkah.
A Hanukkah greeting from Rabbi Moshe Weisblum
Dear friends, On Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, Jews in America, Israel and around the world will come together to light the first candle of Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights. At its heart, … more
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