Chanukah? Hannukah? Hanaka? Whatever, as long as you spit when you say it.
Hannukah is, due to its approximate coincidence with Christmas on the calendar, one of the most widely-recognized Jewish holidays, but perhaps one of the least well-understood. It commemorates the Miracle of the Oil - after winning a guerilla war against the Seleucid forces of Antiochus IV, the Macabees and their followers could only find enough unspoiled oil to light the Temple’s eternal flame for one day - but miraculously, it lasted for eight days. There are other explanations for the nature of the Festival of Lights, but to this day, Jews all over the world light candles starting tonight in honor of that miracle.
So no, it’s not the Jewish Christmas. The practice of giving gifts over the course of the eight-day festival is very much an American practice. Wikipedia really outlines it best: Hanukkah gained increased importance with many Jewish fami...
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No one will mistake me for a Muskego apologist...I've voiced my disappointment with my alderman over street planning (or the lack of it), traffic issues and I've rolled my eyes in disappointment at the moonscape that resides just across the street from Pick N Save on Janesville Road.
So, when something is done right, it needs the appropriate "Atta Boy!"
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The New York Observer caught wind of an e-mail from David Westin, President of ABC News, that informed staffers of several cost-cutting measures to be implemented.
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Holidays are a hectic and busy time.  In addition, the gift giving and good intentions of family and friends usually means more “stuff” accumulating in your home. Add that to the decorations, the cards, the gift wrapping supplies and you can have a recipe for a clutter strewn zone. Or, you can follow some easy tips to reduce the chances of being overcome by clutter and chaos and enjoy the holiday season in a calm environment. Here are some ideas to get you on the righ... more
And it’s concerned with raising the minimum wage. Color me both unsurprised and immensely pleased, for multiple reasons - not only does this move show that the First District’s new Congressman has the right priorities for his district, but the entire Democratic caucus recognizes that this is an issue of immense importance to the people who elected them.
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In our last edition, Joe Bodell and Robin Marty debated the merits of a Dean Johnson Senate run. You can find the initial installment here , as well as their debate on Al Franken’s potential run here .
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