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December 21, 2008
O little lights of Mystery
O little lights of mystery
You recall our history
And all that went before
The battles and the bravery
And our release from slavery
Miracles galore.
As my eyes behold your flames
I recall our heroes' names
And our ancient dream:
“Jews were learning how to fight
To defeat an awesome might
They could reign supreme”
“They would rule their own domain
When the enemy was slain,
The Temple cleansed and whole.
Once there was a Jewish land
And a mighty Jewish hand.”
Oh, how it moves my soul!
O little lights of mystery
You retell our history
Your tales are tales of pain.
My heart is filled with fears
My eyes are filled with tears
"What now?" says the haunting refrain
The above Chanukah poem was written by Morris Rosenfeld, in Yiddish, at a time when the land of Israel was a dream within a dream and the idea of Jews fighting for and gaining their homeland seemed impossible. Morris died in 1924, before the dream first became a reality, and then, later, became a nightmare:
Hell is a Jewish state devoid of Jewish values that picks up where the anti-Semites, the pogromers, and the exilers left off. Hell is a Jewish prime minister who has become a cannibal of his own people. Hell is when a country has lost its will to exist and begins a process of national suicide. Hell is when Jews with Jewish values have become outcast in their own land. Hell is when the Jewish state becomes worse than the exile. - Gershon Perlman
Tonight, at sundown, Jewish people begin the celebration of a miracle, the miracle of Chanukah. Do you believe in miracles? I do. I believe it is no less than a miracle that the State of Israel continues to exist despite the best efforts of its enemies both within and without. I believe in the Promises and I believe there are miracles yet to be seen.
Isaiah 31:4 For thus saith the LORD unto me: Like as the lion, or the young lion, growling over his prey, though a multitude of shepherds be called forth against him, will not be dismayed at their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them; so will the LORD of hosts come down to fight upon mount Zion, and upon the hill thereof.
Isaiah 31:5 As birds hovering, so will the LORD of hosts protect Jerusalem; He will deliver it as He protecteth it, He will rescue it as He passeth over.
Yes. I believe in miracles. Happy Chanukah!
Posted by LindaSoG at December 21, 2008 04:58 PM
Comments
Happy Chanukah Linda! Wishing you and your family all the wonders of the Season. May God Bless you Now and Always.
Posted by: DammitWoman at December 21, 2008 09:48 PM
I was going to write something original, but DW (I don't know her well enough to use the stronger name [someone better laugh, or at least chuckle at me]) said everything that I want to say.
I shall, though, extend the greetings to all your loyal readers and friends.
I heard the lighting of the National Menorah, and despite the high wind, it sounded like good ceremony.
Posted by: Kevin K. at December 21, 2008 10:30 PM
Happy Chanukah Linda, we hope you thoroughly enjoy the season. Love ya!
Posted by: cuchieddie at December 22, 2008 10:27 AM
I have hope and prayers for Israel and the United States, both are leaderless and lost in a sea of political correctness and apathy. Seasons greetings to all your readers of all beliefs. God Bless.
Happy Chanukah Linda
Posted by: Jack at December 22, 2008 10:42 AM
OMG. This is the best video ever! Thank you for sharing that! I'll be reposting.
Posted by: Laura at December 22, 2008 10:58 AM
Kevin K - I did laugh...and out loud, too. Glad your comment sentiments matched mine. (Great minds and all that stuff yannow...)
Posted by: DammitWoman at December 22, 2008 11:17 PM
Happy Chanukah Miss Linda. Prayers for health and a Good Life are with you. Malsom N'Qoss.
Posted by: Wollf at December 24, 2008 05:08 PM