While Adam Sandler and Woody Guthrie ventured into writing Hanukkah songs, they don’t hold a candle to another singer-songwriter. It was American musician, satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer who arguably wrote and performed the holiday’s best American-based tune. While Mr. Sandler’s Hanukkah tune is quite funny, there is no dreydeling around on this choice. Mr.Continue reading “RIP, A Hanukkah Legend”
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A Hanukkah Ten Commandments’ Moment: Covenant Signs Matter
I saw the sign And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign Ace of Base Biblical Covenants can include signs. From Noah’s Post-Flood World to Abraham to the Children of Israel on Mt. Sinai, each of these eternal God-Human accords have a symbol. Thus, seeing a rainbow or attending a bris [ritual circumcisionContinue reading “A Hanukkah Ten Commandments’ Moment: Covenant Signs Matter”
Should the Chanukah Candles Be On A Birthday Cake?
Yonatan Adler’s The Origins of Judaism, an Archeological-Historical Reappraisal asked the question as to when “strict adherence” to Torah practices first took place. His conclusion suggests that Chanukah could be the moment to celebrate the birth date of the widespread practice of Judaism. Professor Adlers’ archeological data suggests that the societal Torah adherence first occurredContinue reading “Should the Chanukah Candles Be On A Birthday Cake?”
Yes Virginia, There is a Chanukah
put on your yarmulke here comes chanukkah adam sandler yes virginia. there is a chanukah. in antiquity, long before the north american colony of virginia, before the birth of the prophet mohammed and the establishment of the islamic religion, before christianity, and before the time when the holy land was re-named palestine by the romans,Continue reading “Yes Virginia, There is a Chanukah”
Why The Story of Chanukah Is Not Bible-Worthy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the chanukah tale, as told in the books of the macabees, is not part of the hebrew bible. did the ten commandments play a role in such decision? one of the bible’s themes is that the children of israel place themselves in danger when they abandon religious practices. the chanukah story includes a disturbing momentContinue reading “Why The Story of Chanukah Is Not Bible-Worthy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Rambo, Chanukah & The Religion’s Two Fisted Nature: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“We will not hearken to the king’s words, to gofrom our religion, either on the right hand, or theleft.” first book of the macabees the iconic movie character rambo lends himself to chanukah. the holiday’s songs play much like the epic background music from the movies. the macabeans, like rambo, fight battles outnumbered and againstContinue reading “Rambo, Chanukah & The Religion’s Two Fisted Nature: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Did Chanukah Rededicate the Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandment’s Tale
author yonaton adler just published his book the origins of judaism: an archeological-historical reappraisal. the book used archeology and ancient texts to search as to the beginning of when torah based judaism was practiced. academia.edu in an interview, he made an interesting observation. mr. adler commented upon the hasmonean dynasty. this dynasty which is theContinue reading “Did Chanukah Rededicate the Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
Of Sidg, Chanukah & Celery: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i tinker in the kitchen. i have taken to pickling a variety of vegetables. experimentation with celery led to a surprising result. i created sesame flavored celery which included sesame oil, toasted sesame oil, and ponzu sauce with roasted sesame. after marinating, the celery was sampled. it tasted like something from my childhood. in thatContinue reading “Of Sidg, Chanukah & Celery: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Cultural Spin: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
intermarriage and assimilation can change a people. open and accepting societies can draw people away from their orthodoxy. individual’s sharing much of a society’s values find lesser value holding onto their core and feel comfortable abandoning their culture. immigrants to new societies will search within them to find their values and interests. in the unitedContinue reading “A Cultural Spin: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
She Came Out On The Holiday, Can She Now Go Back? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
years ago, a long time friend came over. he was excited. he took my kitchen and announced, “he was gay.” he was shocked reaction. he queried as to “why was i not surprised?” i broke the news to him. over the years, i had been constantly asked by others whether he was gay. thus, hisContinue reading “She Came Out On The Holiday, Can She Now Go Back? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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