Be'chol Lashon Newsletter: December

HANUKKAH AROUND THE WORLD

1. Around the World in 8 Days

Be'chol Lashon Staff, December 15, 2014 00:00:00

The Chanukah candles serve as a reminder of the power of each of us to bring hope and light into the world. Click for fun activities and gifts that bring light to Jewish communities around the world.

Patriots' Hall of Famer Andre Tippett Lights the Menorah

Steven Rosenberg, The Boston Globe, December 14, 2014 00:00:00

"Hanukkah means dedication and is about miracles," said Tippett, sounding more like a rabbi than a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

3. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: Chanukah at the White House

WebmasterDecember 17, 2014 00:00:00

It was such an honor—and so much fun—to celebrate Chanukah at The White House with the Obamas and so many other admirable American Jews. This is indeed a nation of miracles.

4. Hanukkah Light for Women in Uganda

Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, My Jewish Learning, December 15, 2014 00:00:00

The miracle of Hanukkah is bringing light to places of darkness. For the women of Uganda, a new childcare center for women and children brings light along with possibility and hope.

BlackLivesMatter, A Jewish View

Diane Tobin, My Jewish Learning, December 17, 2014 00:00:00

Black Lives Matter, on the first night of Hanukkah and also on the second night, the third night and every other night and day of the year.

Sephardic Hanukkah Traditions

Adam Eliath, Jewish&, December 16, 2014 00:00:00

As a Jew with North African roots, I have always felt that my culture's rich and diverse traditions set me apart from my peers and classmates.

7. Film: Next Year in Bombay

Chai Chai Films, December 16, 2014 00:00:00

Chai Chai Films has graciously made their documentary, Next Year in Bombay, available to view for FREE during the 8 days of Chanukah!

8. Party: Latke Ball

Ruby Skye, San Francisco, December 24, 2014 00:00:00

Partying for a good cause, we're celebrating Latke Ball's "Chai" anniversary with 5 DJs, 2 dance floors and more than 800 people.

(SHAMASH) We mourn the loss of friend and mentor, Rabbi Harold Schulweis z"l

9. Harold Schulweis Dies at 89; Influential Rabbi Stressed Deed Over Ritual

Jeff Gottlieb, Los Angelas Times, December 18, 2014 00:00:00

"Rabbi Schulweis was consistently throughout his life courageous and dreamed big, and showed us what dreaming big could look like," said Rabbi Bradley Artson, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, AJU.

Be'chol Lashon Newsletter: December

HANUKKAH AROUND THE WORLD

(SHAMASH) We mourn the loss of friend and mentor, Rabbi Harold Schulweis z"l

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