The real miracle: A Chanukah reflection
Nes gadol haya sham.
A great miracle happened there.
Nes gadol haya poh.
A great miracle happened here.
Get New Jersey Jewish News's Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up
It is said that one day’s oil lasted for eight…
But the real miracle was the might of the ancient Maccabees then;
And the might of the modern Maccabees today.
The real miracle was the rededication of our homeland then,
And the rejuvenation of our homeland today.
The real miracle was a people that would not perish then,
And a people who persist today.
The real miracle was the light of faith that lit the dark then,
And the light of faith that burns bright today.
Sh’asah nisim l’avoteinu — with thanks for the miracle
bayamim hahem — then
b’zman hazeh — now!
Barry L. Schwartz is rabbi of Congregation Adas Emuno in Leonia and editor-in-chief emeritus of the Jewish Publication Society. His latest book is “Open Judaism: A Guide for Believers, Atheists, and Agnostics.”
comments