Thank you for sharing. I don’t celebrate Hanukkah but have friends who do. For me it is a privilege to learn more about others traditions and celebrations.
It's enriching, isn't it? My Italian husband and I had a Christmas tree for our first 30 years together. It was a real leap of faith for me at the beginning, but I came to appreciate the dazzle.
Susie, I’ve enjoyed so many of your stories since I subscribed. You write in such a tender way about Jewish ritual and transitions. I spend summers in Great Barrington so I share that love with you. Many thanks for your open heart.❤️
I agree with your other friends, Susie, this is one of your most beautiful pieces of writing. There is an exquisite blend of reality and tenderness in the writing. I literally found your thoughts, insights, and lusciousness breathtaking.
This was a particularly beautiful piece of writing and feeling. It takes alot to surpass some of your previous pieces, but this one was up at the top along with many others.
Thank you for sharing. I don’t celebrate Hanukkah but have friends who do. For me it is a privilege to learn more about others traditions and celebrations.
It's enriching, isn't it? My Italian husband and I had a Christmas tree for our first 30 years together. It was a real leap of faith for me at the beginning, but I came to appreciate the dazzle.
You delivered new insights, along with a couple of chuckles. Thanks as always for sharing.
I always try to get the right proportions. Thanks for reading.
I really appreciated this framing of Chanukah.
Happy New Year, Judith. Wishing you many blessings.
Wish I had read this when you posted, so I could have looked at chanukah through your eyes. Next year—If I’m lucky enough to be here. Thanks.
This is a poignant response, Betsy. Wishing you a meaningful New Year.
Susie, I’ve enjoyed so many of your stories since I subscribed. You write in such a tender way about Jewish ritual and transitions. I spend summers in Great Barrington so I share that love with you. Many thanks for your open heart.❤️
So glad to know you, Leny. Amazing how we can cross paths with someone in a meaningful way without actually meeting them.
A lovely reflection and beautiful writing.
Loved your piece about Polish Christmas!
Well said. I enjoy this humble holiday amidst the onslaught of Christmas. Sorry to be a bit of a grinch.
Not at all! You are as far from grinchy as a guy can be.
I agree with your other friends, Susie, this is one of your most beautiful pieces of writing. There is an exquisite blend of reality and tenderness in the writing. I literally found your thoughts, insights, and lusciousness breathtaking.
It's wonderful to watch a time-honored practice like lighting the menorah take on a whole new meaning. I'm very grateful.
This was a particularly beautiful piece of writing and feeling. It takes alot to surpass some of your previous pieces, but this one was up at the top along with many others.
The candlelight really opened me up and enabled me to see in the dark what I couldn't previously see. Thank you.
What a lovely piece of writing, and if I may, your finest.
Anything worthwhile involves a lot of vulnerability, so your comment is much appreciated.
Thanks so much - this is such a touching and evocative reflection.
I wasn't sure it would work to write about chanukah after the fact...but it really resonated for me this year.
As always, SK shares her brilliance.