A Great Miracle Happened There

[Behind the Aegis]

On December 25th, the 25th of the Hebrew month Kislev, at 4:33pm EST, 4:24pm CST, 4:40pm MST, 4:49pm PST, 3:43pm AKST (Alaska), and 5:56pm HST (Hawai'i), Jews in the US will celebrate the first day of Channukah!

"Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the light of Hanukkah." "Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who performed miracles for our fathers in those days, at this time." "Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who has granted us life and sustenance and permitted us to reach this season."

"Spin, spin, spin...if it lands on GIMEL, everybody wins!"

Happy Channukah!

Don't forget, there is a Jewish forum at DU. You should want it to be neglected? Call your mother, she worries! :)

[LaurenG]

1. Happy Channukah!

Peace.

[Jim Sagle]

2. Happy Channukah, one and all.

[zippy890]

3. Have a Happy Hanukkah - all jewish DUers

my husband's jewish, we'll be lighting the menorah tonight.

[Colorado Blue]

4. Happy Chanukah!

And a prayer we should see some miracles pretty soon, especially regarding peace for this troubled earth.

[Behind the Aegis]

5. Happy Channukah to our Israeli visitors!

(Change the "there" to "here," of course ;))

[rockymountaindem]

6. The only downside is the feeling of wax dripping on my fingers...

Wouldn't be Hanukkah without it!

[TahitiNut]

7. Happy Chanukah! Latkes, Halvah, and Sfganiyout for everyone!

I'll keep the Cheese Blintzes and Honey Glazed Lamb for myself. :silly:

[Danmel]

8. Not together I hope!

Happy Chanukah to all

Most Jews also recite the Schehecyanu on the first night of Chanukkah.

It is a prayer of thanks to G-d for keeping us alive to celebrate the holiday.

Enjoy everyone!

[Behind the Aegis]

9. mmm...Halavah! It's been TOO long!!