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Yisroel Pensack: Chanukah — A Different Perspective

An Israeli rabbi, in an essay published this week, has offered an unusually realistic view of the significance of Chanukah. “Some believe that we are celebrating the fact that an amount of oil burned longer than expected. This is a … Continue reading

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Yisroel Pensack: 40 Die in Chanukah Forest Fire in Israel in Country’s ‘Biggest and Deadliest’ Blaze

The New York Times reports: JERUSALEM — A fire raging in a northern Israel forest on Thursday has left at least 40 people dead, caused the evacuation of thousands of people, burned some kibbutz houses to the ground and prompted … Continue reading

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Will I See My Family For Christmas?

No. All my family lives in Australia. While my family is always glad to see me, Christmas has never been a big deal in my home. We didn’t celebrate it — though we did give gifts. My dad looked at … Continue reading

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