Rabbi Roodyn

The Chanukah menorah should ideally be placed in a window facing the street in order to publicise the miracle. These tiny flames flicker proudly and proclaim our Jewish identity to our families inside the home as well as to the world outside. These candles proclaim that am yisrael chai, the Jewish people live. The mission of the Jewish people is to abide by a moral code that enables us to be ‘a kingdom of priests and a holy nation’ (Exodus 19:6)and a ‘light unto the nations’ (Isaiah 49:6).

Think about how we as individuals and as a community can be a shining example to those around us.