Hanukkah illuminates the plight of the persecuted.(Neighbor)

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | December 9, 2000 | Copyright

Byline: Rabbi Douglas Kohn

Soon, the lights of Hanukkah will dance on chanukiot, the eight- branched candelabra in Jewish homes throughout our community. The rich smell of latkes (fried potato pancakes) and the playful sounds of Hanukkah songs and spinning dreidels (four-sided tops of a child's game) will add joy and delight to celebrations. And, in many or most homes, gifts will be shared to bring smiles and love to one another.

Yet, what is the meaning of Hanukkah, after all? At times it is misunderstood.

There is a tradition in Judaism to teach ...

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