Even though we’re not commanded to keep Hanukkah, ..

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Even though we’re not commanded to keep Hanukkah, I celebrate in my home as another way to draw my family into Torah life. I so want them to keep Torah with me! So once again, I’m preparing for Hanukkah, trying to walk the line between keeping things fun and Torah focused, while not crossing over into “a Christmas of a different color.” Can anyone else relate?

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Yes, it's a line I've walked for years. My kids are getting older now, so some of it is pared down. But there are traditions that we continue to enjoy. For instance, every year 1 night is set aside as 'personal miracle' night. We turn off the lights and gather around our wood stove and share our family and personal testimonials of witnessing the hand of Yah in our own lives. Like the retelling of old Biblical stories, younger generations need to know the power of Yah is not limited to pages in history. That's just one of the things we keep doing.

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Shalom, Channukah means dedication, even Shlomo (Solomon) dedicated the temple to Yah so Channukah yourselves to Yah

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I am in the process of figuring it out too. Lots of prayer on it. I read a great article by Tom Bradford (Torah Class) and he did a great job of explaining that YHVH never commanded it so it is not a requirement but we did see Yeshua participate. Clearly He had no issue with it. I am flying to OK to celebrate with a friend this year, not sure if I will bring it into my home next year. Yah will lead.

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