Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 December 1982 — Page 9
Some Short Readings For Each Night Of Hanukkah
While Jews alone celebrate Hanukkah, its meaning and its message are charged with deep significance for all freedom-loving men everywhere. It recalls the first struggle in written history when man fought not for material possessions and for land, but for ideals, especially the ideal of human liberty. It calls to mind the first recorded instance when men spurned security purchased at the cost of conscience, when the human spirit refused to be intimidated by force. It salutes humanity's first martyrs in religion's cause: Hanukkah is thus a powerful inspiration for all people everywhere to resist tyranny. THE FESTIVAL WARNS us that Judaism has as much to fear from internal enemies as from external ones. Jews, who hold their heritage cheap, who are willing to abandon their priceless traditions or are shamed to identify themselves with their fellow Jews—such Jews are the modern counterparts of the ancient Hellenists. The best way to resist them is to deepen our own Jewish loyalties and observances. The very word “Hanukkah" means “dedication" and underscores not so much the military achievement as the spiritual victory—the rededication of the Temple. Significant as is victory on the field of battle, the ultimate triumph lies in the inner Temple of the spirit—in the hearts and minds of men. The Sabbath of Hanukkah includes the prophetic reading which contains the words: “Not by might nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts.” Hanukkah commemorates not the spirit of power but the power of the spirit. Our sages told the legend of the small flask of oil which was found in the Temple after the enemy had been driven out. Containing sufficient oil for only one day’s burning, it miraculously lasted for eight days. Here we can find a clue to the destiny of our people and our faith. By every known standard, we should have "burned ourselves out” long centuries ago. Yet time and again, through courage and
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
ROBERTS
DAIRY
loyalty, we kept alive the flames of faith and hope. Hanukkah summons us, in our day, to act as worthy heirs of a dedicated people. After the lighting of the candles, one of the following readings is recited each day: 1st Night JEWISHNESS Though Hanukkah is regarded by our tradition as a “minor" holiday, its importance has never been slighted. For in those days the Maccabees proved to the
world their allegiance to Judaism. In answer to King Antiochus did Mattathias say “in a loud voice: Though all the cultures that are under the King's dominion obey his edict, and forsake each one of them the religion of his fathers, yet will I and my sons and my people abide by the covenant of our fathers." (I Maccabees 2;19f> As we kindle these lights we are adding our names and lives to the chain of centuries of (Continued On Next Page)
Broadmoor Country Club Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 251-9445
Royte Attic Antiques Gold & Silver Buyers HOURS: 11 -5 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday 255-9066 6267 Carrollton, Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis If you collect it, we probably have it.
Greetings/
The Glass Shade Hair Styling Beauty Salon 5224 Keystone Court Phone: 257-2264
- GRANITE AND MARBLE COMPANY C**0 FORMERLYBLAKLEYGRANITE O’O SAME COMPANY JUST A NEW NAME MONUMENTS SINCE 1S95 3502 E. New York Street 356-7205 HAPW NEW YEAR
Greetings! N.E. Sappenfield Agency “The Insurance Store" 3129 E. Thompson Road Indianapolis 788-9931
James Buchanan HI Realty Co. Real Estate Broker and June Harold Insurance 3766 N. Pennsylvania 923-4548 nsnam or 926-7104
Wishing You A Happy Hanukkahl! \ FURNITURE STRIPPING / & REFINISHING £1 THE STRIPPING PLAGE
637-3711 1210 S. Belmont, Indianapolis i-iSSSSSSSSSSSS
"Let's Eat At The Brothers... They Serve Like No Others!" New On Indy's Southside Variety. Atmosphere ft Priced Just Right!
Family Resturant & Delicatessen 7525 South U.S. 31 Open Mcn/nus. Tam-lOpm, Fit & Sal Tam-llpm j Sunday 8a.m.-9p.m. Cocktails Available HAPPY HOLLOA YS Owner-Fred Vanek
Hanukkah Greetings Dependable Home'' Nursing Cere. N you need home health (me for e Loved one. cell Staff Builders. OurRN's. LPN't, Nunes' Aides, Home HeettbPenonel Cere Aides end Uve-ln Home Companions ere eil carefully screened, bonded end Insured. Professional - Vet Personal Cere is ms close as your phone. 24 Hours a Day. Seven Days a Week. In Indianapolis, Call 926-6010 STAFF BUILDERS HEALTH CARE SERVICES The Nursing Service - Hospitals Use Our Service Nationwide 3737 N. Meridian, Suite 208
"Home Delivery Our Speciality" Family Owned And Operated For Over 100 Veers 4201 Millersville Rood Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 Thank You For Calling
545-5252
Greetings l H AND C \
SHOE
REPAIR 4414 W. Washington j Indianapolis, IN t PROMPT SERVICE} GUARANTEED WORK * Open Monday - Friday ♦ 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Wednesday Saturday 10 to 5
f/ANl/KKA// GREETINGS CHEZAVANT ETAPRES Cosmetics, Colognes, and Candies Open: 10:00 A.M., Mon.-Sat.
Wishing You A Happy Hanukkah Genealogical Supplies 900 Volume Library Family Tree • Crests • Genealogy Come In And Research Your Family History HOURS. 10 4:30Mon. Fri., J 4.30Sot. 317-257-4361 6233 Carrollton Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
HANUKKAH GREETINGS THE CRAFT PEDDLER "Miniature and Needlecraft Shoppe" StrMf and Qwy RomT. . ■■ mm 1 hou*s ytr—j™ 1
i Paramount | Music Palace x Family Restaurant Pizza & Ice Cream Parlour ; Closed Mondays E. Washington a I486 352-0144 Indianapolis
1 (D
1
9 The Jewisl