The Light Issue See Chanukah in a Whole New Light

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The Jewish Holiday Magazine

Volume 14 | Issue 2 Winter 5772/2011

IN THIS ISSUE: Shedding Light On Chanukah Gelt Top 10 Jewish Sites Jelly Doughnuts The Fountain of Youth Local Events DEDICATED TO “Our sages teach us that the reason Man was created single THE LOVE AND was to demonstrate how one person equals a whole world. This INSPIRATION means that each Jew, regardless of time and place and personal OF THE status, has the fullest capacity to rise and attend the highest LubaVITChEr of degree of fulfillment for himself, and to bring the rest of the rEbbE world to its fulfillment as well; indeed it is his duty to do so.” The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi, M.M. Schneersan o.b.m. LETTER FROM THE RABBI Dearest Reader,

Dear Friends, The Jewish Holiday Magazine Chanukah, the Festival of Light, is among the most widely celebrated of Winter 2011 Jewish Holidays. It is a time for family gatherings around the menorah, for is a publication of: children’s songs, sizzling potato latkes and games of ‘Dreidel.” For many of us, it brings back fond childhood memories and renews our sense of Jewish identify. The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch Jack & Miriam Shenkman Building Yet Chanukah is rarely appreciated for its full significance. In truth, Chanukah represents the very core of our Jewishness, it is Judaism’s ultimate Holiday. Published four times a year Each of the Jewish festivals represent a central aspect in Jewish life – on Passover we were granted our freedom; on Shavuos we received the Torah; on Sukkos we celebrate G-d’s watchful protection of 6890 West Maple Road us; on Purim we celebrate Jewish unity – on Chanukah we celebrate the purity of the Jewish soul and West Bloomfield, MI 48322 the sensitivity of the Torah – the very essence of the Torah, sensed by the purity of the soul. (248) 788-4000 [email protected] Chanukah is the festival of light. Light is unique in that it is unchangeable. It shines equally on a diamond as on a pebble. It is intangible and the most undefined of all creatures. It is unaffected by its www.theshul.net surroundings. Even when it seems to have adapted a specific color, just remove the medium through www.facebook.com/TheShulmi which it shines, and it will return to its original clear color.

www.twitter.com/TheShul Herein lies the essence and the significance of Chanukah. The Greeks, who were great philosophers, believed only in what they could intellectually grasp To advertise in our publications or physically sense. Along with their intellectualism, they developed a culture of sports and body email: [email protected] development. As far as Judaism, the Greeks were prepared to accept the mitzvot as part of a great culture, and the Torah, a great work of Jewish literature. What they could not fathom or tolerate was the pure Jewish STAFF belief in an infinite G-d, the devotion to Torah study, not as an intellectual exercise, but as a holy Torah, G-d’s Torah, and observing mitzvot, not because it made sense, but merely because it’s G-d’s Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov commandment that connect us to Him. In the words of the prayer recited on Chanukah, the Greeks Spiritual Director set out to have the Jews forget “G-d’s Torah,” and to cease observing “G-d’s commandments.” Itty Shemtov What Judaism is all about and what helped us survive and thrive through the millennia, is not our Director great intellect and human morals, rather it is the purity of faith, the devotion to G-d and the absolute EDITOr-IN-ChIEF: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Rabbi Yudi Mann adherence to His commandments under all circumstances. EDITOr-IN-ChIEF: Rabbi Shmuel Marcus Publications Director MaNaGING EDITOr: Doba Lieberman This is what Chanukah is all about. A small and weak group of Jews fighting a mighty Greek army to uphold the intangible and sublime against all odds. G-d responded by rewarding them with the EDITOr: BlumaRabbi Marcus Dov Stein DISTrIbuTION: Rabbi Avraham Green impossible – a miraculous victory. Adult / Youth Education DESIGN: Zalmy Berkowitz And then, G-d rewarded them with the miracle of light – representative of the “candle of mitzvah and Zalmy Berkowitz, www.Zalmyb.com phOTOGraphY: Rivki Mann the light of Torah.” SECTION EDITOYouthrS: Rabbi Education Chaim Silver, Shira Gold, Dr. Arnie Gotfryd, Mendy Rimler * * * WEbSITE: www.SoulWiseMagazine.comYaakovah Stein ©2011 by Soulwise Magazine (Over 150,000 copies printed nationally) All rights In the following pages you’ll find – in addition to the history, observance, and inner meaning of reserved, includingProgram the right to reproduce Coordinator any portion of This magazine in any form, without prior written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer the Chanukah events and celebration – contemporary stories of hope and light, truly expressing the who wishes to quote briefAlan passages. Pearlstein Chanukah blessing “For the miracles [which G-d Sincerely, Printed in the USA Administration has performed] in those days, at this time.” Best wishes for a very happy Chanukah Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov Spiritual Director chanukah 5772 MILLENNIUM

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our present age is similar in many ways to the times of the Baal Shem Tov. one-third of the Jewish population has perished under Hitler and has been cut off from us. How great, then, is the obligation that lies upon each and every one of us to do as much within his power to spread the light of Torah and Mitzvos in his own surroundings and throughout the world in general.

The Rebbe paused for questions and asked whether the students preferred to first ask all their questions and then he would answer, or did they want each question answered as it was asked. The latter was decided upon and the students began: Question: The Rebbe said that one should spread Torah. How and in what manner is this to be done? plane. When one has ac- How to perform complished his mission Rebbe: Everyone must do as much as pos- in life, he is elevated to a sible in his immediate surroundings by speak- a Miracle higher plane. The signifi- ing with other people in a way that shows his cance of this for us is that certainty and confidence in the matter. For confi- A unique ConversAtion with the LubAvitCher everyone can now lift him- dence is a characteristic of the youth specifically. rebbe in 1968 self easier to a higher level An older person is often beset with doubts and by studying the teachings hesitations, while the young are sure of them- Anyone who had the good fortune to of the Baal Shem Tov and taking an example selves. It is this characteristic that we must uti- meet the Rebbe during his lifetime can relate from his life. lize in spreading Torah and Mitzvos, and everyone must work at 100% capacity. the unparalleled attention and love that he of- From the very beginning, one of the first fered each individual, regardless of background, things the Baal Shem Tov did was teach small Every means must be employed: the news- situation or degree of religious involvement. children simple things like blessings and to ex- paper, the radio. But, above all, the most vital Whether they came for blessing, advice, or en- plain to them how they could be near to G-d is the personal example we set in our everyday couragement, men and women from all walks Almighty -- that G-d was very real for them living. of life found solace in the Rebbe’s kind words and luminous visage. Anyone who stood in his presence - even for a moment - could not leave a miracle is something that happens which you without being deeply affected, if not changed could not have calculated. When a Jew connects by their encounter, an extraordinary experience himself through his Divine spark with G-d through that people carry with them to this day. fervent prayer, Torah, and mitzvos, he can affect things in this physical world “from above” -- that The following is an excerpt of a meet- means by a way which is beyond calculation. ing between a group of college students and the Rebbe held on March 7th 1960. It’s The unique and close to them and not far-removed in some conversation sheds new light on the nature of Question: What was the role that the Baal a miracle. The Rebbe began with introductory “seventh heaven.” He worked not only with Shem Tov played in the Chasidic movement? remarks: teenagers but even with six- and seven-year- old children, making them understand how G-d Rebbe: We can understand what the Baal This year has special significance, being the Almighty watches over them all the time -- not Shem Tov did by the simile of the relationship 200th anniversary of the Histalkus of the Baal only Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, but all the days of an electric powerhouse with a lamp that is Shem Tov, the founder of general Chasidism. of their life, and that by obeying G-d’s will they connected to it by a wire. In order to light his The word histalkus does not mean death in would be assured of a happy and harmonious lamp, one must find the right switch, or push the the sense of coming to an end but rather an el- life, materially and spiritually. correct button. The soul of every Jew is a part of evation from one level to another on a higher and is connected with G-d Almighty, but in order

chanukah 5772 that one can enjoy the great benefits of it, the correct switch must be found or the proper button pushed. It was the Baal Shem Tov’s mission to explain and proclaim that every Jew without exception is connected with “the powerhouse,” and every one of them has a switch in his innermost, that will be found if searched for.

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Everything has a purpose. What was the purpose of our coming together here tonight? Certainly it was not merely to ask questions and receive answers, good or bad. Rather it was to achieve something.

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A Chanukah menorah has eight Shammash Thursday, Dec. 22 candle holders in one straight miracle of Chanukah, so is prohibited to ignite a flame.) After nightfall row of equal height. The we place the menorah in On Saturday, the Chanukah Blessings No. 1 & 2 1 2 3

shammash (servant candle)— the doorway, opposite the menorah is not lit until the end Shammash an additional candle which is mezuzah, or by a window, of Shabbat, after the Havdalah Friday, Dec. 23 Before Shabbat used to light the menorah—is clearly visible to the outside. prayer is recited. // On the Candle Lighting 1 2 3 4 Blessings No. 1 & 2 placed higher or set aside from // Candles may be used, but first night of Chanukah, before Shammash the others. A menorah which because of its role in the lighting the Shabbat candles, Saturday, Dec. 24 uses electric candles can be Chanukah miracle, a menorah gather the family for the After Shabbat Ends & Havdalah is Recited 1 2 3 4 5 used as a Chanukah decoration, of oil is especially significant. lighting of the menorah. Before Blessings No. 1 & 2 but does not achieve the mitzvah // On Friday afternoon, we light lighting, say the appropriate Shammash Sunday, Dec. 25 of lighting the menorah. the Chanukah candles just blessings (see below). Use the After nightfall Part of the Chanukah before the Shabbat candles. (On shammash to light the first Blessings No. 1 & 2 1 2 3 4 5 6

mitzvah is publicizing the Shabbat, the holy day of rest, it candle on your far right of the Shammash

Monday, Dec. 26 After nightfall Blessings No. 1 & 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Shammash Games&Gelt 3 Easy Steps to Tuesday, Dec. 27 After nightfall Blessings No. 1 & 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kabbalah of Oil the Greeks who occupied Israel deemed Jewish To celebrate the rituals punishable by death. Teachers and their The Blessings miracle of the oil, students defiantly studied in secret and, when 1 Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi E-lo-hei- it is traditional to patrols came by, would pretend to be playing nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de eat fried foods, such as an innocent game. The dreidel (or sevivon in sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-sov Vi-tzi-vo-no potato latkes (pancakes) and sufganiot (Israeli- Hebrew) is a four-sided spinning top. A Hebrew Le-had-lik Ner Cha-nu-kah. style doughnuts). To produce oil, intense letter is written on each side: Nun, Gimel, Hay 2 Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi E-lo-hei-nu pressure is put on the olive. Chasidus explains and Shin, representing the phrase Nes Gadol Me-lech Ho-olom She-o-so Ni that many times people experience pressures Hayah Sham—A Great Miracle Happened sim La-avo-sei-nu Bayo-mim Ho-heim Bi-z'man Ha-zeh. in life. Yet, “G-d does not overburden His There. In Israel, the Shin is replaced with a 3 Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi E-lo-hei-nu creations.” The purpose of this pressure is to Peh, for the word “Po,” Here. // Each player Me-lech Ho-olom She-heche-yo-nu unleash one’s potential and hidden strength. begins with a certain amount of coins, candy Ve-ki-yi-mo-nu Ve-higi-o-nu Liz-man // We also eat dairy products on Chanukah to or any kind of token. Each player puts a token Ha-zeh. commemorate the Jewish heroine, Yehudis. i n t o the pot. The youngest player often Blessing #3 is only recited on the In 164 B.C.E., the Greek general Holofernes spins the dreidel first. The letter first evening (or the first time one besieged the village of Bethulia. After intense facing upward determines the kindles the lights this Chanukah). fighting, Yehudis rebuked the town elders who payoff. Nun = nothing, Gimel = were about to surrender. She then approached everything, Hay = half, Shin/ Hanairos Hallolu Holofernes to offer her services as a spy. She Peh = add two tokens to the We kindle these lights (to com- met Holofernes in his tent and offered him pot. memorate) the saving acts, miracles and wonders which You salty cheese, followed by wine to quench have performed for our forefathers, his thirst, causing him to fall asleep. Yehudis Splurge on Charity in those days at this time, through beheaded him and escaped. When the Greek On Chanukah, it is traditional to give gelt Your holy Kohanim. Throughout the soldiers found his corpse, they retreated in (money) to children. Maimonides explains that eight days of Chanukah, these light fear. Yehudis saved her village and countless the Greeks attempted to defile not only Jewish are sacred, and we are not permit- lives with the help of a little cheese. rituals, but also their property. The triumph of ted to make use of them, but only Chanukah is celebrated by giving gelt, often to look at them, in order to offer Dreidel, a Short History. designated for charity. thanks and praise to Your great The game of dreidel is one of the oldest Charity is one of the greatest mitzvot Name for Your miracles, for Your recorded games in history. Around 170 B.C.E., because a person puts time, energy, body and wonders and for Your salvations.

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Every person has both a body and a soul. It is like a bird and its wings. Imagine if a bird was unaware that its wings enabled it to fly... they would only add an extra burden of weight. but once it flaps its wings, it lifts itself skyward. We all have wings–our soul–that can lift us as high as we need go. all we have to do is learn to use them.” “ The rebbe (from Towards a Meaningful Life by Simon Jacobson) like anyone else, I can tell the difference be- and defend exactly this, the holiness of the deed, Jerusalem, and when that happens we will see tween a body that has one and one that doesn’t. of the mitzvah, and that’s why we celebrate him playing the harp of eight strings in a place with a mitzvah candle. It’s the victory of light above space, a time out of time, in the radiance And this brings us to another dimension of over darkness. of a divine presence that will shine forever. Chanukah – the battle against Hellenism was a battle for the soul, including the soul of man – The Lubavitcher Rebbe refers to the deeds of What a happy Chanukah that will be. the neshama; the soul of the universe – G-d; Moshiach as his light. His presence in the world, ABOUT: DR. ARnie GOTfRyD, PH.D. iS An and the soul of our activities – mitzvah - “ki ner on the other hand, is comparable to air – it’s eve- OBSeRvAnT JeW AnD An ACCOMPliSHeD envi- mitzvah v’Torah or” – a mitzvah is a candle and rywhere although you can’t see it. Breathing the ROnMenTAl SCienTiST. HiS infORMATive AnD the Torah is light. air of Moshiach is wonderful, inspiring in every inSPiRinG PReSenTATiOnS ARe PePPeReD WiTH sense of the word, but without his light, it’s not The Hellenists fought against the idea of PeRSOnAl AneCDOTeS, neW DiSCOveRieS, AnD good enough. mitzvah, bringing heaven down to earth, mani- fReSH inSiGHTS inTO OlD-TiMe ReliGiOn. festing G-dliness in the physical world. The rem- one of his principal deeds will be the Cha- edy was to go flat out the other way, to protect nukas HaBayis, rededication of the Temple in

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The dazzling visuals work in tandem with the Midrash and various commentaries to enhance and bring the story to life. According to Ibn Ezra, an eleventh century commentator, Abra- ham traveled to Noah and studied Torah under his wing. Then, after years of preparation and study, Noah urged Abraham to return to ur kasdim and put an end to the idol worship.

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