Today is the darkest day of the year.  Yeah, I know some of you will say that the winter solstice holds this honor.  And I will say you are wrong.  The winter solstice is the longest night of the year.  However, when the moon is full on the winter’s solstice, which does happen, that night is pretty well lit up.  Especially if there is snow on the ground.  Hanukah, and specifically, the 5th day of Hanukah, is the night of … Continue reading →