Rabbi Howard Morrison

Nowadays, most people publicize the miracles of Chanukah by placing the Chanukiah by a window for passersby to see. 

The Talmud states that in cases of danger, one may place the Chanukiah on a table.

Today, we Jews are feeling endangered by the world around us. However, I encourage us to be proud and display the Chanukiah for all to see.

In ancient times, one placed the Chanukiah by the entrance to the door so that one was surrounded by the Mezuzah on the right and the Chanukiah on the left. Some still practice this way.

Tragically, this past week, in a Jewish seniors' residence, Mezuzot were removed by Jew- haters in an Antisemitic act.

Chanukah comes at the right time to emulate the Maccabees and be modern Maccabees ourselves.

Rabbi Howard Morrison