Chabad Times newspaper, November 2002

Chabad Times VOL XI NO. 2 Times PUBLISHED BY CHABAD OF SOUTHERN NEVADA Nov. 2002/Kislev 5763 Practical Tips on the Holiday Recipes for Chanukah Delights Park Scene in Modi'in, Israel- Chanukah's Birthplace The Marathon Relay The Chanukah candle Sedentary and stuck in place. Has really gone much further, Than the greatest marathon race. It has walked and run, Its survival a major feat It has sprinted and swam. To beat the best athlete. Its come a very long way, All through time and space From times ancient 'til now Virtually all over the place. Overcoming hurdles Its eight little wicks With valor and strength Outshine the Olympics. Its torch has passed, From the Maccabee band One generation to the next, And from hand to hand. It hails from the Temple And its Maccabees loyal When Syrian Greeks invaded, And defiled all pure oil. Only one cruse remained It didn't stand a chance Yet the light persisted And spread to all lands. Illuminating the Dark Ages In the poor shtetl and ghetto Where t