I have unfortunately been to many funerals in my life. In fact, 30+ family members in as many years. Grief and mourning have always been an interest of mine though I am not at all sure why. I lost my grandmother in 1972 just four days before my 14th birthday and birthdays just never were the same since then. Of course, there were birthday parties from time to time, but that is not the point. The passing of a loved

In the immortal words of Adam Sandler, “8 Crazy Nights….” Chanukah is here, and however you spell it, it is our time to light candles for eight nights to commemorate…what? Yes, we know the story of how one day’s oil burned for eight nights as a sign from Hashem, but what does it really mean, this Chanukah celebration? The kids get some gifts, we light the menorah, say some prayers, and play dreidel games. While it occurs around the