God Dwelling With His People The restoration of the Temple was more than a national or historical victory; it symbolized God’s longing to shakan (שָׁכַן)—to dwell among His people. When the Temple was rededicated, the return of the divine presence, known as the Shekhinah (שְׁכִינָה), signaled that God’s nearness, glory, and holiness were once again filling sacred space. It was…
At the heart of Hanukkah is the miracle of the shemen (שֶׁמֶן)—a small amount of oil that, by all logical measures, should not have lasted. To human eyes, it was clearly insufficient. Yet once it was dedicated to sacred purpose and placed in God’s hands, it became a nes (נֵס), a miracle that defied expectation. This pattern appears again and…
Oh my….while looking for pics of our Hanukkah times…I ran across this one…it brings back so many memories! These little ones are all grown up and have babies of their own! Those days were filled with so much joy and happiness! My momma (may her memory be blessed) enjoyed it as much as I did and those younguns did too!…