Clouds and Chanukah

"Gathering storm clouds" usually means bad news, but we in Israel wore faces of joy to see the

first serious rain of the season after the threat of drought...keep praying for rain!

Bubby handing out Chanukah gelt and treat packages at the family get together

Many people in Israel light Chanukah lights in a special box that they place outside their front door - this is one from our neighborhood."A small pinpoint of light dispells the darkness"...the view of our Chanukiah (menorah) from the sidewalk outside.

Our Chanukiah from inside - suspended with chains from the roof so it can be seen from the outside - "pirsumei nisa" - spreading the light of the miracle of Chanukah.