Chanukah: The Light of Spiritual Strength
Posted 12/1/2024
The horrors of the savagery of the Islamic terrorists remind us that appeasement is based upon falsehood hopes.
In addition, the relentless anti-Semitism that permeates in our “so called” civilized institutions are a reminder of the support that they have for these Islamic terrorist groups.
The United Nations are “united” in constantly bashing and criticizing the bastion of civilization, Israel. The thousands of missiles, not only now, but for years, fired at Israel indiscriminately from Iran, Gaza, Iraq, and Yemen have had no effect upon blaming the victim.
On the other hand, the miracles of the Israel Defense Force, the Israel Police, and other security units, have been unparrelled in history.
During this conflict, Israel successfully eliminated the Hezbollah terrorists responsible for the death of 243 Americans Marines in Beirut over 40 years ago. The thank you to Israel? Withholding and delaying critical weapons, and constant interference in Israel’s prosecution of the war against these same terrorists.
Channuka is a celebration of the spiritual strength of the Jewish people throughout our 4,000 years. Three times a day, Jews in their respective synagogue proclaim: “Blessed be G-d, the Shield of Abraham- “ברוך אתה ה’ מגן אברהם”.
The hostages in the dungeons of Gaza remind us that only Israel, with the help of G-d, will bring them home. Daily, Psalms are recited in the conclusion of our prayers, for their speedy redemption.
Channuka-חנוכה- in Hebrew means “dedication” to the purity of morality that G-d presented to us in Mt. Sinai 3,300 years ago. That is why the Menorah lights preference are lit from pure olive oil. It is for this reason we have survived and thrived. Our spiritual light will never be dimmed despite difficult physical and emotional struggles.
When watching Israel newscasts, they conclude with: “With G-d’s help, united, we shall overcome our adversaries.
בעזרת הי, ביחד ננצח!
May our generation be blessed with peace and the kindeling of the Menorah in the future Beit Hamikdash-בית המקדש.
A Happy Channuka to all.
Rabbi Tzvi Berkowitz