Ezra Habonim, Niles Township Jewish Congregation                                         

4500 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
ph: 847-675-4141
fax: 847-675-0327

HOLIDAYS

Holiday Schedule
With Links to Related Videos

Purim
March 23 Purim Carnival
March 20 Megillah reading
Purim the true story 
Purim Homintaschen vs. Hannukah Latke debate
Pesach 
Sun. April 20 Second Community Seder

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Seder Plate Basics for Passover 
Passover Haggadah explained briefly
Passover song Haggadya the little goat explained
Passover joke: Why is this night
Omer-the 49 day period between Passover and Shavuot
Lag Baomer 33rd day Holiday in the midst of sadness

May 2 Holocaust Commemoration Service
Anti-Semitism-a brief history
The story of the Tattooed Torah Holocaust story for children
About the Tattooed Torah-how it got to be written

 

Tu Bishvat Shabbat dinner
Purim
March 23 Purim Carnival
March 20 Megillah reading
Purim the true story 
Purim Homintaschen vs. Hannukah Latke debate
Pesach 
Sun. April 20 Second Community Seder
Seder Plate Basics for Passover 
Passover Haggadah explained briefly
Passover song Haggadya the little goat explained
Passover joke: Why is this night
Omer-the 49 day period between Passover and Shavuot
Lag Baomer 33rd day Holiday in the midst of sadness

May 2 Holocaust Commemoration Service
Anti-Semitism-a brief history
The story of the Tattooed Torah Holocaust story for children
About the Tattooed Torah-how it got to be written

 

 

Tu Bishvat Shabbat dinner
Purim
March 23 Purim Carnival
March 20 Megillah reading
Purim the true story 
Purim Homintaschen vs. Hannukah Latke debate
Pesach 
Sun. April 20 Second Community Seder
Seder Plate Basics for Passover 
Passover Haggadah explained briefly
Passover song Haggadya the little goat explained
Passover joke: Why is this night
Omer-the 49 day period between Passover and Shavuot
Lag Baomer 33rd day Holiday in the midst of sadness

May 2 Holocaust Commemoration Service
Anti-Semitism-a brief history
The story of the Tattooed Torah Holocaust story for children
About the Tattooed Torah-how it got to be written

 

5768 High Holiday Sermons
All Six Sermons Are Posted
 
Chanukah Blessings
WHAT MENORAH TO LIGHT
To publicize which night of Chanukah it is, the menorah must easily display how many candles have been lit. Therefore, all 8 candle holders on the menorah should be at the same height -- and preferably in a straight line. Otherwise, the candles may not be easily distinguishable and may appear as more like “one big torch." 
In addition to the main 8 lights, each Menorah has an extra helper candle called the "Shamash." Since we are forbidden to use the Chanukah lights for any purpose other than "viewing," this way any benefit is as if coming from the Shamash.
Since the Shamash does not count as one of the regular 8 lights, your Menorah should have the Shamash set apart in some way -- either placed higher than the other candles, or significantly off to the side.
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WHAT CANDLES TO LIGHT
The most important thing is that your candles must burn for at least 30 minutes after nightfall. (Those famous colored candles just barely qualify!) Many Jewish bookstores sell longer colored candles.
Actually, it is even better to use olive oil -- since the miracle of the Maccabees occurred with olive oil. Many Jewish bookstores even sell kits of pre-measured oil portions in disposable cups. These cups can simply be placed in the candle holders of any standard menorah.
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HOW TO LIGHT
On the first night, one candle is placed at the far right (as you face the Menorah). Another candle is placed for the Shamash (taller helper candle) which is used to light the others. (It is not counted as one of the candles.)
The second night, place the Shamash, plus two candles in the two far-right positions -- and light the left one first.
The third night, place the Shamash plus three candles in the three far-right positions -- and light them in order, from left to right.
Follow this same procedure each night of Chanukah.
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WHERE TO LIGHT
To best publicize the miracle, the Menorah is ideally lit outside the doorway of your house, on the left side when entering. If this is not practical, then the Menorah should be lit in a window facing the public thoroughfare.
Someone who lives on an upper floor should light in a window. If for some reason the Menorah cannot be lit by the window, it may be lit inside the house on a table; this at least fulfills the mitzvah of "publicizing the miracle" for the members of the household.
Since the mitzvah occurs at the actual moment of lighting, the Menorah must be lit in a proper place. Moving the Menorah to a proper place after lighting does not fulfill the mitzvah.
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WHEN TO LIGHT
The Menorah should preferably be lit immediately at nightfall. It is best to wait, however, until all the members of the household are present. This adds to the family atmosphere and also maximizes the mitzvah of "publicizing the miracle." However, the Menorah can be lit (with the blessings) late into the night, as long as people are still awake.
The Menorah should remain lit for at least 30 minutes after nightfall, during which time no use should be made of its light.
On Friday afternoon, the Menorah should be lit 18 minutes before sundown. And since the Menorah needs to burn for 30 minutes into the night, the candles used on Friday need to be bigger than the regular "colored candles" (which typically don’t burn longer than a half-hour).
BLESSING #1

Baruch ata Ado-noi Elo-heinu melech ha-olam, Asher kid-shanu bi-mitzvo-sav, Vi-tzee-vanu li-had-leek ner shel Chanukah.
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, Who sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.

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BLESSING #2

Baruch ata Ado-noi Elo-heinu melech ha-olam, Shi-asa nee-seem la-avo-seinu, Baya-meem ha-haim baz-man ha-zeh.
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, Who made miracles for our forefathers, in those days at this season.

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BLESSING #3 - This blessing is said on the first night only.
Baruch ata Ado-noi Elo-heinu melech ha-olam, Sheh-he-che-yanu vi-kee-yimanu Vi-hee-gee-yanu laz-man ha-zeh.
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and brought us to this season.

 
The Candles — The First Blessing
Praised are You,
Our God, Ruler of the universe,
Who made us holy through Your commandments
and commanded us
to kindle the Hannukah lights.  

The Second Blessing
Praised are You,
Our God, Ruler of the universe,
Who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors
in those ancient days
at this season.

The Third Blessing
Praised are You, Our God, Ruler of the universe,
Who has given us life and sustained us and enabled us to reach this season.

4500 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
ph: 847-675-4141
fax: 847-675-0327