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We commemorated the first night of ''ḥannuka'' last night, and the recitation of [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/91120/jewish/Shehecheyanu.htm “''sheheḥeyanu''”] never seemed more poignant. Just two months have passed, and the world we thought we knew seems to have utterly disappeared.

Those we thought were friends yet never contacted us; and those we barely knew, who were anxious for our well-being. The “allies” who dropped us like red-hot coals; and the “enemies” who gave us comfort and support. We will not forget, and we will not forgive.

Indeed, the words we recite in the “''hallel''”: “Israel! Trust in God!” are ever more powerful when we realize how little we can trust those who are ostensibly our allies and friends. But our Guardian [https://mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt26c1.htm neither slumbers nor sleeps], nor is He a human who deceives.

Various and sundry:
* We’re finally [https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-776594 preparing to flood the tunnels] under Gaza. That may be why [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-777106 they are starting to surrender].
* Lucy Aharish, an Israeli Muslim TV presenter and anchor, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPawmDHzu7g has a message] for Hamas and the world.
* The mood in IL, captured in a new hip-hop song: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rk3n9V-aQs ''ḥarbu darbu''] — which literally translates as “war and blows”. The lyrics are listed under the video, here is an [https://lyricstranslate.com/en/harbudarbu-harbu-darbu.html English translation].
* A UNWRA worker [https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-775777 held hostages]. Hamas [https://jewishinsider.com/2023/12/hamas-hostages-klonopin-israel-gaza-release/ drugged them] before release. Perhaps BLM [https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/black-palestinians-face-subtle-racism-in-gaza-1.2018514 should take a look] at how “Persons of Color” are treated in Gaza.
* And according to the elites, [https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-776763 calls for genocide of Jews] are “context-dependent”.

Have you understood, yet? Have you awakened from your slumber?

As for us, well, we’ve carried on a “normal” life. Esther’s working, I’m trying to work and retire simultaneously. I’ve found some new relatives on my mother’s side. We’re starting to get ready to visit Daniela ''et. fam.'' soon. We’re shuttering my business. Lots of activity, signifying very little.

The weather was blustery and/or overcast most of the week. Temperatures are supposed to drop for ''shabbat'' with a chance of rain. The real rain is scheduled for Tuesday…

This ''shabbat'' — ''sur la table'':
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homemade ''ḥallah'',
veggie soup,
Moroccan chicken with olives,
rice,
various ''salatim'',
and apple cake.

Until next time,<br>
''shabbat shalom'' and ''ḥannuka sameaḥ''! <br>

May this “Festival of Lights” shine a light on the hostages and bring them forth from darkness into light. Amen!
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 * Lucy Aharish, an Israeli Muslim TV presenter and anchor, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPawmDHzu7g has a message] for Hamas and the world.
 * The mood in IL, captured in a new hip-hop song: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rk3n9V-aQs ''ḥarbu darbu''] — which literally translates as “war and blows”. The lyrics are listed under the video, here is an [https://lyricstranslate.com/en/harbudarbu-harbu-darbu.html English translation].
-* A UNWRA worker [https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-775777 held hostages]. Hamas [https://jewishinsider.com/2023/12/hamas-hostages-klonopin-israel-gaza-release/ drugged them] before release. Perhaps BLM [https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/black-palestinians-face-subtle-racism-in-gaza-1.2018514 should take a look] at how “Persons of Color” are treated in Gaza.
+* A UNRWA worker [https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-775777 held hostages]. Hamas [https://jewishinsider.com/2023/12/hamas-hostages-klonopin-israel-gaza-release/ drugged them] before release. Perhaps BLM [https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/black-palestinians-face-subtle-racism-in-gaza-1.2018514 should take a look] at how “Persons of Color” are treated in Gaza.
 * And according to the elites, [https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-776763 calls for genocide of Jews] are “context-dependent”.