Well Hanukkah 2010 is winding down and we want to make sure we show you the menorah in our local temple. On Sunday, we featured the front side of Temple Emanuel. Today, you see the back,  with the larger than life menorah! Made of copper pipe and light bulb covers, the menorah is a new addition to the temple. While it looks rather utilitarian by day, it is magical by night when the lights are glowing and it is reflecting in the temple’s windows. The scene becomes a real festival of lights. The menorah, an ancient symbol of Judaism, is also a symbol of Israel today. We are struck by the symmetry and the way the menorah mimics the shape of temple behind it.

If you want a little Hanukkah fun, read about Mitsyahu’s Hasidic Reggae Hanukkah song. What a blend of cultures, truly the way of the 21st century. This is a must listen to song if you haven’t heard it before. What a treat it would be if the song were piped through the copper branches of this menorah 24 hours a day! Listen here! This man is brilliant to realize that the Jewish community is ready for some Hanukkah songs in a new genre! Happy Hanukkah!