Bests Wishes For A Happy Chanukah! ב”ה www.chabadelpaso.com

The El Paso Issue 157 TIMES A publication of Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso

December 2019 | Kislev 5780 6615 Westwind Dr. • El Paso, TX 79912 • 915.584.8218

See page 10 for more details 20th Annual Chanukah Playland Sunday, December 22 ב"ה 19th Annual See Page 4 for details

Kids Mega Challah Bake LET'S GET page 8 TOGETHER FOR THE EIGHTH Camp Gan Israel Winter Camp NIGHT page 8 Menorah Lighting. Falafel Bar. Share Rabbisthe Cha urgenuka teachingh cheer w ofit hempathy the Candle Making. to counteract religious hate Chanukah Toy Drive page 9 Sunday December 29 | 5:15pm

6615 Westwind Drive Donate toys to be distributed to TOYNORAH: Chanukah Toy Drive Kindly RSVP to page 8 [email protected] children in local hospitals. See Page 10 for details Your Chanukah Guide December 22 - 30 Page 11 Page 2 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Kislev 5780 | December 2019

From Our Mail Box

Not so the Greeks. Whereas Dear Rabbi Greenberg, practice. Thank you for what you Haman wanted to annihilate Thank you for the warm and have given us! the Jewish people, the Greeks welcoming afternoon in the Sukkah Just know how much we cherished and respected the on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2019, 17 appreciate what we have from you. Jews as a nation and sought to Tishrei 5780. It was lovely being S.R. live peacefully with them. They with friends and sharing in the joy even respected and revered the of the holiday. Rabbi Levi: age old wisdom of the Torah Sincerely, Although I don’t want to explain and the ethical way of life it E.W. why specifically, I do want you encouraged and perpetuated, but to know that your Shabbos D’var they despised the soulful and Dear Greenberg Family, below speaks to me in a meaningful divine attachment we have with Thank you for a meaningful way, which I will be able to apply in the Torah. Sukkot dinner! The explanation of my daily life as I have needed to for Logical morals and ethics Sukkot and the manna from heaven a long time. Reconsidering that result in a peaceful and actually helped me more than you Gut Shabbos. Our Priorities productive society are good, but know! Thank you for sharing your what use could there be with the wonderful food and company! Dear Rabbi Greenberg, I just An antique collector was hosting suprarational laws of the kosher Love, read the article on your view that a Chanukah party and showed off diet, ritual purity and impurity J.K. schools should teach empathy as some holiday paraphernalia from and the primitive practice of an antidote to racism and religious his collection. circumcision, they argued. They Dear Rabbi and Chani, hatred. I know that this is very “This menorah is over 150 years implored us to see the light of effective as I have seen positive old and is a family heirloom and the new-age sciences and arts Your names came up as we results when I lived in Abu Dhabi. the siddur I’m holding was printed and assimilate to the enlightened were giving thanks for things (and We organised fundraising in 200 years ago and belonged to Greek lifestyle, but we refused. people) that we are thankful for. We all schools for Doctors without my grandfather before the war.” So they sought to force celebrated Thanksgiving with S.Y., Borders and for Terry Fox Everyone was very impressed us to change, and the heroic and family; M.E, and B. E., and Runs. We saw the students so with the presentation but one fought the most family, and S.H. proud when their schools raised person wanted to know more. lopsided war only to preserve our As we were bentching, Bluma large amounts for less fortunate “Tell us, how old is this jelly soulful connection to G-d. The said that we are all here bentching communities. Bravo! donut?” miracle of the oil that transpired because of you! All of us are C.T. - Toronto After lighting the Chanukah 2,158 years ago was a statement grateful for the Judaism that we menorah we recite a prayer with of the spiritual devotion we have this stanza: “For the eight nights to G-d as a nation. of Chanukah these lights are holy The candles we light every and we have no permission to use night of Chanukah make the them.” point that our spiritual life is According to Jewish law one even more important than our may not use the light of the physical needs, and if we are Baby Boy Chanukah candles for any use at willing to invest so much money all. Even to pray or learn Torah by in our personal possessions and Dovid Greenberg the light of the Chanukah candles pleasures, then surely we are is prohibited. ready to invest our fortunes in Proud Parents This begs the question, what tzedaka and important Jewish Rabbi Menachem and Rochel Raizel Greenberg could be the purpose of having causes. flames burn at any part of the night The candles make a spiritual Proud Grandparents without having the opportunity to statement and are therefore holy Rabbi Yisrael and Chana Greenberg benefit from their light? and off limits beckoning us to The epic struggle between the reconsider our priorities and to Jewish people and the ancient elevate our focus to our spiritual Engagement Greek empire that transpired over needs and to the needs of others. 2,000 years ago was unlike most These are the things that bring Erin Reiter to Liroy Ozinci wars in our history. Unfortunately true light, warmth and joy to our people are no strangers to ourselves, our families, the Proud Parents persecution, but the common community and the entire world. Dr. Dennis and Erin Reiter scenario is that some vile enemy Chag Sameach! dreams up a way to rid the world Rafi and Riva Ozinci of the Jews. Rabbi Yisrael Greenberg

In This Issue The Rabbi’s Message...... p 2 is published by From Our Mail Box...... p 2 Shainy's Challah CHABAD LUBAVITCH Mazel Tov...... p 2 Grace your Shabbat table with freshly A Message from the Lubavitcher ...p 3 OF EL PASO home baked Challah! 6615 Westwind Drive Chabad Tomorrow...... p 3 El Paso, Texas 79912 Rabbi’s Blog...... p 4 One for $6 | Two for $10 Ongoing Programs at Chabad ...... p 4 (915) 584-8218 Orders due every Wednesday at noon. [email protected] JAMS: After School Program...... p 4 Chanukah Playland ...... p 5 [email protected] | 915.204.6581 Director Chabad In Photos...... p 6-7 RABBI YISRAEL GREENBERG Kids Mega Challah Bake...... p 8 Editor Gan Israel Winter Camp...... p 8 ADVERTISE IN THE EL PASO CHABAD TIMES RABBI LEVI GREENBERG Rabbis Encourage Empathy...... p 9 Reach every Jewish household in El Paso ARK Giving Project...... p 9 The Chabad Times is published Chanukah Toy Drive...... p 10 ADVERTISING OPTIONS five times a year for the Jewish Raffle Ticket...... p 10 Holidays. Business Card $100 Half Page $500 Your Chanukah Guide...... p 11 Double Business Card $180 Full Page $700 Chabad of El Paso does not certify Chanukah Calendar...... p 11 the kashrut of its advertisers. New Building Project...... p 12 Call Chabad at 915-584-8218 to place your ad now! Kislev 5780 | December 2019 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Page 3

A Holiday Message from the Lubavitcher Rebbe Two Powerful Chanukah Messages

some tolerable, others not. The melt away. educator who wishes to impart a Once a year, we celebrate this set of values and priorities that will truth. For eight days and nights, weather them all, must deliver, in we celebrate the power of light: word and example, a message of in ascending number — one impeccable purity, free of even little flame on the first evening, the slightest and most acceptable two flames on the second, three compromise. on the third — we kindle the Light! Chanukah menorah, recalling that Light, brightness, radiance, are miraculous victory, 22 centuries metaphors we use when we wish ago, of quality over quantity, to speak about hope, wisdom, or spirit over materialism, right goodness. The candle flame, the over might. And pray for the day The Rebbe addresses to the participants of a children’s Chanukah rally in the main synagogue at ray of light, the glowing coal — when such victories are no longer Lubavitch World Headquarters. these are the images in which we “miracles”, but the way things are No Compromise uncompromising insistence on recognize our yearning for a better in G‑d’s world. The name Chanukah comes purity and perfection which world, for a wiser, more virtuous, The Chanukah Battle Continues from the word chinuch, which Chanukah represents holds an more G‑dly self. The Chanukah battle and means “inauguration.” Chanukah important lesson regarding the We are encouraged by the fact victory were immortalized by celebrates the renewal of the essence of the educator’s task. that a luminous body like the sun, the Sages. The candles evoke the service in the Holy Temple after Compromise is anathema to can have such a profound effect memory of the small group of it was liberated from the Greek education. To a mature tree, a on entities and beings millions of Jews who fought those who had defilers, purified, and rededicated gash here or a torn limb there miles away, enriching them with opposed the Torah. Today, we each as the seat of the divine presence is of little or no consequence. light, warmth, energy and life. We battle our own evil inclination as in our world. But the smallest scratch in the are encouraged by the fact that a well. Our victories, as well, will Chanukah serves as a model seed, the slightest nick in the tiny flame can banish a roomful of be eternally remembered. Our for all inaugurations, including sapling, results in an irrevocable darkness. If so, all is not lost. If our current mission and battle is for the most significant inauguration deformity, a flaw which the years own souls are “candles of G‑d”, the coming of Moshiach, as we of all—education, a child’s to come will deepen rather than then little me is not so little after request three times a day during inauguration into life (indeed, erase. all. All we need to do is be what prayer. Although we only request chinuch is also the Hebrew Virtually every life is faced we truly are, to act out our innate his coming three times a day, we word for “education”). The with demands for compromises— goodness, and the darkness will yearn for him “all day”!

Have your loved ones remembered Honor an occasion or a loved with a memorial light. one with a leaf on the Purchase a plate on the memorial tablet in the Shul. Tree of Life $500 | Call 584-8218 Bronze: $180 | Silver: $200 | Rose: $220 Call 584-8218 Their memories will be honored on Yartzeit and during Yizkor.

The future of Judaism is in your hands.

Remember Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso in your will. To learn more about Planned Giving please visit: chabadelpaso.com/legacy

Advisory Committee: Dr. Sam Kupetz, Dr. Steven Lanski, Mr. Sidney Schlusselberg & Mr. Ed Solomon Page 4 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Kislev 5780 | December 2019

From the Rabbis’ Blog www.chabadelpaso.com/blog Dedicated by Northeast Feed The artwork only you can create

pleasing to read. bickering inside of her. pable of experiencing and wonder In life we experience revealed Her twins represented two dy- if there is something inherently and apparent goodness as well as nasties on opposite sides of the wrong with our morality. The To- situations best compared to dark moral spectrum. One would be rah teaches us that there are two and cold shadows. Instinctively the standard bearer of monotheism entities within us struggling to we wish the shadows never ex- and ethical consciousness while control our lives and we are tasked isted and only the revealed good- the other would aggressively with empowering the good to Rabbi Levi Greenberg ness remained, but this is beyond seek world dominion leaving de- overcome the evil. That the tamed In the spring of 1977, the world our control. We can however be struction and despair in its wake. and selfless moralist should over- renowned artist Yaacov Agam the artists who expertly position They would constantly engage in power the self obsessed beast. gifted an album with selections of the shadows in ways that magnify a global tug of war for the soul of But rather than destroying our his artwork to the Rebbe in honor and beautify the goodness in our humanity and their battle begins beast we must learn to channel its of his 75th birthday. The Rebbe lives. now. powerful energy to serve and en- sent him a letter of appreciation, In Parshat Toldot we learn of The knowledge she was carry- hance our ability to do the most commenting on the originality of the birth of Yitzchok and Riv- ing twins calmed Rivka despite good. his art and reflected upon a unique ka’s children. Her pregnancy the fact one was destined for bes- This is the task of an expert art- lesson we can learn from the way was extremely painful and when tiality, because so long as there is ist. To position the shadows of he inscribed a beautiful dedica- she heard from others that her a defined separation between right aggression and self obsession to tion in the album jacket with ar- symptoms were abnormal she and wrong, it is possible to ensure serve the brightness and warmth tistic shadow letters. approached the prophet Shem to the right side wins. of divinity, morality and selfless- Letters arranged in words and find out what’s going on. Shem Rivka’s pregnancy represents ness to create the most stunning sentences reveal ideas, but when notified her she was pregnant with the inner reality of us all. There artwork of life. drawn with shadows the letters twins and her extreme pain was are times when we are shocked at You and I are the artists charged become more impressive and because the two were constantly the type of inner urges we are ca- with developing our unique art.

JText - Mobile Judaism for Teens

1. Text your name and cell number to Rabbi Levi at 915-204-6580

2. You will receive two Jewish trivia questions every Monday. jams 3. For every correct answer you will receive one entry into a cash raffle. Judaism through Art, Music and Science 4. On the first Monday of every month, someone will win $40.

Mazel Tov to the JTEXT Winners: After school program for children ages 3-7 Jamie Frank and Zachary Rosenbaum

Fun and interactive learning experience, Ongoing Programs at Chabad bringing Judaism to life through activities, experim ents, crafts, songs, Sunday Monday Tuesday Class 8:00am Shacharit 7:00am Shacharit 8:30am drama and more! Shacharit 9:00am Maariv 7:00pm Talmud Class 12:00 - 1:00pm Bar Mitzvah Club 12:30pm JAMS For Kids 4:00 -5:15 pm Special focus on learning the Hebrew Alef Maariv 7:00pm Maariv 7:00pm Torah Studies 7:30pm Bet , the and Wednesday Thursday Friday Shacharit 8:30am Shacharit 7:00am Shacharit 8:30am introductory Jewish history. Maariv 7:00pm Maariv 7:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Women’s Night Out as announced each week 7:00pm - 8:00pm Shabbat Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:15pm Shacharit 10:00 am • Followed by A Sit Down Kiddush • Mincha will follow the Kiddush Chabad Lubavitch - 6516 Escondido Drive #B4 Childrens Program 11:00am • Maariv, Havdalah, refreshments and film half hour after Shabbat Chabad is always hosting new classes and programs. To receive updates, e-mail [email protected] or visit us online at chabadelpaso.com For more information and to register contact Shainy Greenberg at 915-204-6581 Kislev 5780 | December 2019 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Page 5

ב"ה 20th Annual CHANUKAH P L A Y L A N D

Rides

Crafts

Face Painting

Donut Making

Popcorn &

Chanukah Gifts & Gelt

Live Music by Chris Oliver

TOY-NORAH Lighting

Outdoor Menorah Lighting

Sunday, December 22 Playland 2:30pm | Dinner 4:30pm | Lighting 5:15pm Chabad Lubavitch - 6615 Westwind Drive Open to the entire Jewish Community FREE OF CHARGE |BE A SPONSOR: $1,000

For more information about the Playland and the Toy Drive please call 584-8218. Page 6 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Kislev 5780 | December 2019 Lechaim to the Chabad Pillars Club 2018

Kids In The Kitchen Italian Cuisine

Two Day Fall Camp Gan Israel Kislev 5780 | December 2019 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Page 7 The Mega Challah Bake

Sukkot with Chabad

Café Europa Seniors Luncheon at the Chabad Sukkah

Bi Monthly Torah class at the Monte Vista Page 8 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Kislev 5780 | December 2019

Sunday, January 12 3:30pm

Chabad Lubavitch 6516 Escondido Drive Ages 2-12

Admission $7 | Cosponsor: $100 RSVP to Shainy 915.204.6581 [email protected]

Give your child a camp experience to remember! Camp Gan Israel Winter Camp! Children Ages 2 - 12 Chabad Education Center - 6516 Escondido Drive

December 23-27 | 9:00am - 3:00pm

All The Fun Packed Into5 DAYS! For more info and to register, contact Shainy: 915-204-6581 | [email protected]

Save the One Day Camp Purim Spring Camp Monday - Friday, Monday, January 20 Dates! March 16-20 Kislev 5780 | December 2019 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Page 9 Rabbis urge teaching of empathy to counteract religious hate By GARY FIELDS NEW YORK (AP) — At a time Jews spiked significantly in 2018, when anti-Semitic incidents are on with the largest reported number of the rise worldwide, schools should Jews killed in anti-Semitic acts in take steps to teach empathy as an decades. antidote to racism and religious Capped by the deadly shooting hatred, several rabbis attending an that killed 11 worshippers at international conference said. Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue The religious leaders praised a on Oct. 27, 2018, assaults targeting pilot project in El Paso, Texas, that Jews rose 13% that year, according requires students to pause each day to Tel Aviv University researchers. to consider others. Children are given They recorded nearly 400 cases a small box shaped like Noah’s Ark. worldwide, with more than a quarter They collect money in it daily and of the major violent cases taking give it to charities chosen by their place in the United States. classes. Rabbi Yitzchok Loewenthal, of “If you want to change the trajectory In this Nov. 24, 2019, photo, Hasidic leaders gather for an annual group photo outside of the Copenhagen, Denmark, said some of the way things are going, you have Chabad-Yubavitch Worldwide headquarters as a part of the International Conference of Chabad- “Jewish or Jewish friendly” people to nip hatred in the bud,” Rabbi Levi Lubavitch Emissaries in New York. The annual conference included seminars, a class photo of in his community were targeted Greenberg said at the International about 5,800 rabbis in attendance and an evening dinner. (AP Photo/Emily Leshner) recently with anti-Semitic yellow Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch So far, the boxes have gone to is very powerful feedback,” the rabbi stars painted on their post boxes, and Emissaries, a branch of Hasidism. 1,500 students of all ages, but plans said. “It all happened because he was dozens of graves were desecrated. The annual event ended Monday. are to reach “tens of thousands giving every day. He wasn’t listening Security in Copenhagen was “Every child is a potential hater more,” Greenberg said. to lectures or speeches or anything already heightened because of a 2015 but is also is a potential lover. You The program started in two like that.” attack in which a gunman opened fire have to make sure you cultivate that schools and took on added poignancy Similar pilot programs are outside of a bat mitzvah celebration, potential love that they have within in August after a gunman walked underway in several communities, killing a Jewish security guard. them,” Greenberg said. into a Walmart in El Paso, killing including Lawrence, Kansas. While anti-Semitic acts must be Greenberg, who lives in El Paso, 22 people. Police say the assailant Greenberg and others were confronted, and security considered, approached the El Paso Community targeted Mexicans. approached by hundreds of attendees “that must not be the focus. The focus Foundation in 2018 with an idea after Another school was added to the seeking to import the program locally. should be a positive,” Loewenthal seeing a similar program initiated pilot when fall classes began. The El Paso program is an said. by colleagues in South Africa. The Greenberg said his best anecdote extension of the philosophy of He has invited others outside theory is that daily giving connects came from a principal who talked the movement’s late leader, Rabbi Judaism to his community center and the students emotionally to others about a 15-year-old, upper-middle- Menachem Mendel Schneerson, synagogue, where attendees socialize outside their normal environment. class student who ignored the known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and learn more about Chabad. They become more compassionate destitute people who often waited who was one of the most influential The efforts include adults, but the and empathetic to other cultures and with him each morning to cross global leaders in Judaism in modern program is focused on the youth circumstances, Greenberg said. the border to El Paso from Ciudad times. and schools and has the support of “Lectures are important, but action Juarez, Mexico. That has changed. “The Rebbe always taught that the local government to encourage is transformative,” and the repetition Collecting the money daily raised his action is the most important thing,” interaction. of the daily giving brings subtle awareness about the lives of the poor Greenberg said. “It is across all borders,” including changes. “It’s like muscle memory,” in his community. Earlier this year, Israeli researchers Christians and Muslims, Lowenthal Greenberg said. “He started to have empathy. That reported that violent attacks against said. Kindness Becomes Routine in El Paso The Lubavitcher Rebbe set Elementary collected over $4,000 an example for how society can and selected the Rescue Mission of heal itself from within. Through El Paso, The Child Crisis Center nurturing the inherent goodness of El Paso, Law N Paws Animal within everything and cultivating Rescue, St. Jude Children’s the latent empathy we all possess, Research Hospital, and the we can change ourselves and the El Paso Children’s Hospital world around us for the better, Foundation to benefit from their ushering in an era of global peace kindness. After the school wide and tranquility for all. collection the children kept their Tzedaka - charitable giving - is ARKs to continue filling daily a constant theme in the Rebbe’s and when full to give the money teachings and became a campaign directly to a charity of their choice. to educate everyone to be givers. Paso Community Foundation Each of the close to 950 students Previous collections at other The ARK Giving Project in El for partnering with us and received an ARK money bank schools benefitted Annunciation Paso is inspired by and a result of taking the lead in bringing this to fill with change over a period House, El Pasoans Fighting the Rebbe’s clarion call to inspire transformational program to the El of time. Each grade chose an Hunger and The Humane humanity to greater moral and Paso community. organization to benefit from their Society. ethical heights through positive The most recent school to invite combined donations and consistent To learn more about the ARK and consistent action. the ARK Giving Project was acts of kindness. Giving Project in El Paso please visit We are grateful to the El Horizon Heights Elementary. The students at Horizon Heights www.chabadelpaso.com/ARK Page 10 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Kislev 5780 | December 2019

Share the Chanukah cheer with the

ב"ה 19th Annual

Chanukah Toy Drive Donate toys to be distributed to children in local hospitals.

3 ways to participate:

1) Drop off a toy(s) at 2) Bring toys to the 6516 Escondido Dr #B4 Chanukah Playland December 16-20 9am-1pm December 22, 2:30-5:30pm

3) Donate online @ chabadelpaso.com/toys

16th Annual Raffle Dear Friend, Celebrating 33 years of community and friendship, we are filled with a sense of pride and gratitude. Pride in the beautiful community we have become and gratitude to you for partnering with us in this revolutionary endeavor. Your commitment and support is what enables us to reach out to every Jew in the region regardless of social status, background or affiliation. At Chabad we aim to facilitate the spiritual growth of every Jew. To provide opportunities to discover our glorious heritage, the beauty of Torah and mitzvoth, at a comfortable pace and in a non-judgmental environment. Ongoing synagogue services, adult education classes, youth activities and outreach programs are but a sampling of what goes on at Chabad. There is something here for everyone. Chabad is hosting its annual fundraising raffle to help support the many ongoing activities. Please participate in the raffle by purchasing one or more tickets and be a partner in ensuring a vibrant Jewish future in El Paso. The grand prize is two round trip tickets to Israel ($3,000.00).

One (1) ticket - $100.00 | Three (3) Tickets - $250.00 The raffle drawing will be held on February 10, 2020.

Chabad remains dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity, unity and education in El Paso. With each raffle ticket that you purchase you become a partner in our vital work. With much appreciation for your support,

Rabbi Yisrael and Chana Greenberg Rabbi Levi and Shaina Greenberg

YES! I want to partner with Chabad by purchasing: 1 ticket ($100) 2 tickets ($200) 3 tickets ($250) 4 tickets ($350) 5 tickets ($450) 6 tickets ($500) Other____

Please make checks payable to: Name: Chabad Lubavich of El Paso 6615 Westwind Dr., El Paso, Texas 79912 Address: Card#:

VISA MC Exp. Date: CVV

Tel: Signature: Kislev 5780 | December 2019 The El Paso CHABAD TIMES Page 11 The Festival of Chanukah

Greeks. Miraculously, the one-day some place it at the window facing a vicious Greek general. She supply burned for eight days until the street. Kindled at sunset or served him salty cheese followed new oil could be prepared under nightfall, the candles should burn by wine to quench his thirst. As conditions of ritual purity. at least half an hour after dark. he slept, Judith seized his sword On Friday, December 27th, the and slew him. Realizing that their o commemorate and Chanukah lights are kindled before head had fallen his soldiers ran off publicize these miracles, the Shabbat candle lighting time. in confusion and the Jews were the sages instituted the (Shabbat begins once the Shabbat saved. festivalT of Chanukah. At the heart of candles are lit, so it is forbidden to Before lighting the Menorah the the festival is the nightly Menorah light the Menorah later.) Saturday first night, first kindle the Shamash lighting: a single flame on the first night, the Chanukah candles are lit ‘servant’ candle, and recite the night, two on the second evening, after the “Havdalah” ceremony bids following three blessings. Each and so on till the eighth night of farewell to Shabbat. See calendar additional night recite the first two Chanukah, when all eight lights are below for Shabbat times. blessings only. kindled. It is customary to sit by the Menorah, tell stories and sing hanukah - the eight-day his year, we usher in songs. We do not benefit directly BLESSINGS festival of light that begins Chanukah by lighting the from the light of the candles, only 1) Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi E-lo- on the eve of Kislev 25 first candle on Sunday, from the shamash or regular lights hei-nu Me-lech DecemberT 22nd after 5:07 pm. in the room. Ha-olom A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be- C- celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, of purity over The Menorah’s 8 lights must Women refrain from household mitz-vo-sav Ve-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik adulteration, of spirituality over be of equal height, all in a row. chores during the half-hour that Ner Cha-nu-kah. materiality. To differentiate it from the other the lights burn, honoring the brave Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, More than twenty-one centuries Chanukah candles, the Shamash Jewish heroines who played crucial King of the Universe, Who sanctified ago, the Holy Land was ruled by ‘servant’ candle is placed a little roles in the Chanukah story. us by His commandments, and the Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks), higher or lower. commanded us to kindle the light of who sought to forcefully Hellenize Most Menorahs use candles, Chanukah. the people of Israel. while some prefer olive oil with PRAYERS 2) Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei- The cruel King Antiochus wicks that can be purchased or nu Me-lech forced the Greek pantheon of idol homemade by twisting a puff of “Hallel” is recited in the morning Ha-olom She-o-so Ni-sim La- worship on Israel in 164 B.C.E. He absorbent cotton into a 2-3 inch prayers. We add “Al Hanissim” in avo-sei-nu appointed apostates who adopted string. the Amida and during the Grace Ba-yom-mim Ha-heim Biz-man Greek names, dress and thought An electric menorah does not after meals. Ha-zeh. to reduce the holy Torah to mere fulfill the Mitzvah obligation, but We give Chanukah “Gelt” to Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, literature, rather than Divine truth. may be placed in addition to a children, encouraging them to King of the Universe, Who made But many Jews remained loyal to candle or oil menorah to promote donate some to charity. Gifts of miracles for our ancestors in those the Torah, so the angry Antiochus Chanukah awareness. books, games or toys are also days, at this time. sent soldiers to attack them and A holiday of renewal and given in addition to the ‘Gelt’ coins to enforce his rules. The Greeks rededication, Chanukah promotes tradition. (The following blessing is forbade Jewish practice, but the Jewish heritage. Children should The Draydel spinner with recited the first time you kindle the faithful Jews defied their ban on light their own Menorahs. Hebrew letters on its four sides Menorah.) Torah study, circumcision and In the absence of a designed is available in metal, plastic or 3) Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi E-lo- Shabbat. Menorah, any metal containers may wood in various colors and sizes. hei-nu me-lech Heroic Jews like Chana and be used, making sure there is no The Syrian Greeks forbade Torah Ha-olom She-heh-che-yoh-nu her seven sons refused to bow fire hazard. During the Holocaust study, but the Jews defied the ban Ve-ki-yi-mo-nu Ve-he-ge-o-nu Liz- to a Greek idol, and the elderly and Communist oppression, Jews and learned in hiding. If Greek man Ha-zeh. Matisyahu from Modin and his five improvised Menorahs from hollowed soldiers discovered a Torah class, Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, sons the ‘Maccabees’ revolted potatoes filled with margarine or the children would disguise their King of the Universe, Who kept us against the oppression and fat. Israeli soldiers have used spent studies by pretending they were alive and preserved us, and enabled prevailed over the mighty Greeks. ammunition canisters lined in a row just playing a Draydel game. us to reach this time. Against all odds, a small band of as their Menorah. We light an additional candle faithful Jews defeated one of the On the first night, the flame on each night of Chanukah, leading up mightiest armies on earth, drove the Menorah’s extreme right is HOLIDAY FOODS to the lighting of all eight candles on the Greeks from the land, reclaimed lit. Another flame is added to the Recalling the Chanukah Oil Sunday night, December 29th. the Holy and left of the previous flame each Miracle, it is customary to eat fried rededicated it to the service of succeeding night. The new flame foods: potato pancakes and Earliest Time for G-d. is lit first, followed by the flame to Sufganiot doughnuts. When they sought to light the its right, and so on, until all eight Dairy specialties recall the Chanukah Candlelighting Temple’s menorah they found only flames are kindled. heroine Judith who charmed her (except Friday & Saturday) a single cruse of olive oil that had The Menorahs are placed at the way into the enemy camp, and is after sunset - 5:11pm escaped contamination by the doorpost across the mezuzah and gained the confidence of Helifornos, Chabad-Lubavitch Chanukah Calendar Sunday, Chanukah Playland …………...... …… 2:30pm Thursday, CGI Winter Camp …………...... 9:00am-3:00pm December 22 Dinner and Program …………...... …… 4:30pm. December 26 Public Menorah Lighting at Chabad …………....…… 7:00pm Public Menorah Lighting at Chabad ………….………5:15pm See page 5 for details CGI Winter Camp …………...... 9:00am-3:00pm Friday, Public Menorah Lighting at Chabad …………....…… 3:30pm Monday, CGI Winter Camp …………...... 9:00am-3:00pm December 27 Light Chanukah Candles before lighting Shabbat candles December 23 Public Menorah Lighting at Chabad …………...... 7:00pm Light Shabbat Candles ……………………………... 4:52pm

Tuesday, CGI Winter Camp …………...... 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, Light Chanukah Candles after ...... 5:50pm December 24 Chanukah Party at the Monte Vista...... 2:00 pm December 28 Latkes, Refreshments, Film and Public Menorah Lighting at Chabad ……………...... 7:00pm Public Menorah Lighting …………...... ……7:15pm

Sunday, 8th Night Party: Public Menorah Lighting, Wednesday, CGI Winter Camp …………...... 9:00am-3:00pm December 29 Candle Making and Falafel Bar...... 5:15 pm December 25 Public Menorah Lighting at Chabad …………....…… 7:00pm

Be sure to check out our public Menorah displays at Sunland Park Mall, Cielo Vista Mall and The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso.