The Spiritual Gift: Hanukkah Gifts

Whether you spell it Hanukkah, Channukah, Hannukah, Chanukah, or Chanukkah,Hanukkah gifts remind us to say “Thank you.”

In our generation, the spiritually weakest of all,
we need more physical reminders to inspire gratitude within us.

Traditionally only money or "Hanukkah gelt" was given,
but nowadays, Hanukkah gift giving
has become an important way to celebrate Channukah.

Celebrating Channukah is a miracle!

Did oil for one day last for eight days?
We are still living the Hannukah story!

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The biggest miracle is that the Jewish people still exist.

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We are still living the Hannukah story.

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Through the grace of G-d,
Jewish spirituality continues to glow in exile.

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The only festival that is completely spiritual is Chanukah.

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Hanukkah is eight days of Thanksgiving.

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Every moment of our lives is a miracle!

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What is the Purpose of Hanukkah Candles?

When we feel that we are entitled to something,
we often forget to say thank you.
When a stranger opens a door for us, of course, we say “thank you.”
But when family or friends open the door,
do we remember to acknowledge their kindness?
When G-d every day, faithfully gives us life,
do we remember to be grateful everyday?

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Seeing the Hanukkah candles awakens within each Jew
the awareness that we have been given more than we deserve.

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The truth is: there is no such thing as “nature.”
It is all the hand of G-d.

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Rabbi Yose Hagalili said: As long as we are alive,
our souls are in the hand of G-d.

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Praising and thanking Hashem.
This is the purpose of lighting the menorah candles.

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Our Souls Are Like Hanukkah Candles

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G-d designates a tremendous amount of soul for each person,
but each of us must draw the soul into ourselves,
like a wick drawing up oil.

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Each of us has only a small amount within of what our soul contains.

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G-d evaluates what we do with what we have,
and if we merit it, sends more of our souls into us.

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A Hanukkah Meditation

When you gaze at the Chanukah candles,
contemplate all of the miracles in your life,
every day of your life, and thank G-d
for each and every one of your miracles, large and small.
This is how you make Chanukah your own.

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Adapted from a lecture by Shira Smiles, Dec. 13, 5759
“Hanukkah Gifts Remind Us to Say 'Thank You'"
© 2008 Rae Ekman Shagalov All rights reserved.

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