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WHAT IS CHANUKA?

By Rabbi Elisha Greenbaum

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or most people the question will conjure up a description of their Hebrew School Chanuka pageant where a silver-foil clad Yehuda Maccabee successfully routed an ill-assorted bunch of kids dressed up in various historical uniforms and then proceeded to the corner of the stage to light a wonky cutout of a menorah. I wish, however, to discuss the underlying philosophical meaning of the Chanuka miracle.

The Talmud asks the same question Mai Chanuka – what is Chanuka? (Trac. Shabbat 23a) Interestingly, the explanation given there makes no mention of the military victory against the SyrianGreek armies, nor does it describe the resultant era of political and religious freedom ushered in by the Maccabees. In the Talmud’s way of telling it, the Chanuka miracle is exclusively the story of a tiny

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vial of oil that burned for 8 days.

Some 8 years ago I spent the week of Chanuka in Detroit, Michigan running a Dreidel House for the local community. School groups would come in and be given a quick tour of our Chanuka exhibition. We’d sing some Chanuka songs, play a game of dreidel and then feed them some latkes (which for some extraordinary reason Americans seem to prefer eating with apple sauce?!).

We’d utilise the down time to chat to passing strangers, invite them in, offer them the opportunity to put on Tefillin and generally try to snatch a few minutes of adult conversation after days of mindless tedium repeating the same spiel over and over to thousands of grotty, apple-sauce bedecked, loud-mouthed American kids.

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fused to put on Tefillin, take home a menorah, or have anything to do with anything smacking even vaguely of religion. He was a Secular-Humanist he told me proudly, who had just come from the Secular-Humanist Chanuka party. (Apparently, Detroit and its neighbouring city, Windsor, is the world centre for Jewish Secular-Humanists).

Isn’t that extraordinary? Imagine, a self-proclaimed Secular-Humanist celebrating Chanuka!

Surely the Chanuka victory was not only against the foreign forces of the Greek-Syrian army but also marks the defeat of the Hellenised Jews by believers in traditional Judaism. Fighting on the side of the Greeks were a fifth column of assimilated Jews, and the Maccabee victory was not merely of a military nature, but presaged a wide spread revivalist movement and religious restoration. If anything the Secular-Humanists of today and their ilk represent the losing team in the Chanuka campaign.

It is this aspect that the Talmud accentuates.

The miracle of the oil celebrates the triumph of the supernatural over the purely rational. The Greeks and their hangers-on were believers in the atavistic codas of the so-called civilised nations.

They adored wisdom and celebrated power and military might. Their Temples were shrines to ‘gods’ who, according to their mythology, indulged in the most base of human type behaviour. Their quarrel was with the Jewish belief in the supra rational; in a way of life that elevates the will of the Divine over the dictates of human logic. The first and most important post-war act of the Maccabee was to repair the Menora and rekindle the lights of traditional Judaism.

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WORLDWIDE KOSHER Q. If the same product is made in Australia and in the US and is Kosher in the US, is it Kosher in Australia?

A. The fact that a product is produced Kosher in one factory has little bearing on its kosher status elsewhere.

The kashrus of a product depends on ingredients which need to be sourced Kosher and equipment that may need kashering. For example, Pringles are made in the US and in Europe. While the ingredients are identical, a key ingredient is E471, an emulsifier that can be kosher or can be animal based and very non-Kosher, yet chemically are identical. The Pringles plant in the US may be dedicated to Kosher while in Europe, non Kosher products are made with insufficient kashering in-between production runs.

quires that only tuna is packed at these facilities, b) the fishermen supplying the tuna are only paid for tuna and therefore have no benefit in supplying other fish, c) the workers who sort the fish are allowed to keep any nontuna found and d) there are frequent visits to the facility by the Rabbi who checks the integrity of the system.

Other opinions disagree and require a full time mashgiach. (For more discussion on this topic, see the relevant OU and Star-K articles.) supervision.

Unfortunately the resolution is going slowly.

VEGAN RESTAURANTS Q. Can I eat at a vegan or vegetarian restaurant which is not Kosher certified but does not have any animal products onsite?

A. Putting aside the issue of Maaris Ayin (the fact that a Jew is eating at a non-Kosher establishment and the impression that this gives to the onlooker) there are a Q. Are Baccardi Breezers kosher? number of concerns, some of which are: a) Bishul A. These alcopops are approved in the UK. However Akum – one may not eat food cooked by a non-Jew unthe products sold locally are made in South Australia. less the food is either a snackfood or normally eaten Kosher Australia is currently investigating the products raw. The utensils from Bishul Akum require kashering and working with the bottler as many of the ingredients b) Non Kosher ingredients – while the restaurant may are imported and require Kosher approval. They are not be animal friendly, ingredients used may not be. For exrecommended for consumption at this stage. ample, the largest vegetable oil supplier in Australia coprocesses the oil with animal tallow which affects the CANNED TUNA kosher status of the vegetable such that it is not recomQ. What is the story with canned tuna? mended as Kosher. The restaurant may also use grape A. The main debate with canned tuna centres around wines, for example or balsamic vinegar. c) Produce the need for a mashgiach to be present continually to checking – from a kosher perspective there are fruits identify that the fish is indeed a kosher fish (with fins and vegetables that need to be checked for infestation. and scales). The Orthodox Union Rabbis allow tuna As a rule, all complex food requires reliable Kosher without a full time mashgiach as:a) the Government resupervision.

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Fear of Public Speaking Dr Sue Lewis

Q. I am a very social person, and am generally very confident. But when it comes to public speaking I tense up, my heart starts racing, and I turn colors. What is the reason for this, and how can I overcome my fear of talking in front of a crowd?

A. This question addresses a situation experienced by many people. You may be surprised to find that even the world’s most celebrated actors report that with each performance they experience “performance anxiety”, with racing heart, breathing difficulties and a sick feeling in the stomach. It is good to see that you describe yourself as generally confident and social. It suggests that this is a very specific , common and fixable issue. The question to ask yourself is whether it is important to you to overcome this fear.

Does it impact on your life? Many people with this type of anxiety avoid any situation where they may have to speak in public. This can be a problem because it can limit your experience, impact your work.

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tively, with a few simple techniques think of the feeling you will have when you overcome this fear and increase the potential to have your voice heard, to make a difference, to set a positive example, to achieve promotion in your workplace.

Having imagined what the benefits will be when you succeed in overcoming your fear, tune into the thoughts you commonly have when you are speaking publicly. Perhaps you are thinking they will think I am stupid, don’t know what I am talking about, see me as awkward, fat etc. Instead, imagine how much people will learn from you, how much they will appreciate the effort you have made. Picture yourself smiling, engaging, relaxing, having the audience in the palm of your hand, doing a good job. Tune in directly to one or two faces and engage in real contact, as if you were speaking directly to this person. Prepare and have a crib sheet. This is a way of gaining control where you feel out of control. Practice handling “difficult” questions. Find a point of agreement with the challenging member of the audience. Take charge by moving the discussion or speech forward.

Finally, enjoy the opportunity to have all these people paying attention to you.

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To Be Organic or Not to Be? Taryn Dickman Dietitian, APD There are many health claims in the media, making it difficult to separate fact from fiction. One of the most controversial health topics of today is organic eating. Despite being more costly than conventional food, organic eating has become a popular way of life for many Australians, increasing in sales by approximately 20% in the past decade. What does the research show? Is organic eating worth all that it’s cracked up to be?

What is organic eating?

The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. Organic crops are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides or artificial fertilisers, while organic livestock must have access to the outdoors (i.e. not caged) and eat organic feed. As a result, supporters of organic eating claim organic foods are more nutritious and pose less of a health risk when compared to non-organic foods.

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ents and no traces of pesticides, regardless of whether they are organic or not and therefore actual health risk reduction is debatable.

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As there are no chemicals used during organic farming, some research has shown that there is minimal soil, air and water pollution. Moreover, a recent study showed that organic farming uses 50% less energy than conventional farming methods.

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Biting into a Double Daneli Burger How badly does one have to hunger for a doubledecker pastrami burger on a sesame seed bun to give in and create a kosher deli to get one?

Don't ask. It's not polite. And besides, it really doesn't matter.

The fact is, two years ago Daniel and Eli Grosberg craved New York City's fave Jewish deli items enough to set up the best sit-in and takeout shop in Melbourne, and one of the best catering places in the city.

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with the option to dine at any restaurant and fast food place in Melbourne. The truth is, when you've been in the food biz long enough, and you know how to make a decent burger, aficionados know where to go.

Dan and Eli spent quite a while in the food industry before they decided to open up shop. When the opportunity became available, however, they “seized the day.”

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Imagination was the engine that drove the brothers to add the sushi chef to their team, and the chef's dreams to the menu.

(Daniel's favorite dish on the menu is the sushi, it turns out. If you stop in, ask him why.)

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Daneli's (Dan-Eli, get it?) also features a Shabbos menu that includes traditional favorites such as roast chicken, chopped liver, chicken soup, shnitzel and even cholent during the winter months.

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Having written in the past about Kosherica as a whole as well as some of the personalities that run the day to day operations and continuously develop new concepts in kosher travel, it seems that the prevailing trend in Kosherica’s seasonal schedule these past few years have reflected steady growth, unlike many other kosher travel companies. Before getting into the endless details and reasons to entrust your travel plans with Kosherica, I think that alone is indicative of the fact that they have their finger on the pulse of the needs of the discerning kosher traveler.

Above and beyond our top ten list of reasons for going away and what each of us respectively looks to accomplish on our vacations, the underlying commonality found in all of our plans is the opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate ourselves allowing us to carry out our day to day lives and responsibilities with greater focus and energy. What’s particularly rewarding about a summer getaway is that in many cases the children are away from home having a blast in summer camps giving us added peace of mind and allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves with greater ease. So while a large part of Kosherica’s success has been their endless breathtaking excursions to the worlds most magnificent sites an equal amount of time is spent aboard the worlds leading cruise liners being wined, dined and entertained and being serviced by the entire team in a manner of aristocracy.

As mentioned one of the most astonishing aspects of Koshericas growth is the way they continue to outdo themselves from season to season qualitatively in the continuous stream of new and exciting destinations and excursions and quantitatively in the number of cruises leaving from various starting points on varying dates throughout the summer solely for the convenience of the traveler. In the famous words of James Earl Jones 20 DECEMBER 2011

for a New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages commercial, “I need More Choices” and Kosherica delivers just that.

On that note, a visit to their website at www.kosherica.com will reflect twelve cruises running from June through August. The Western Mediterranean Cruise aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines is leaving first on 6/24/12 and another time on 8/19/12. The Western Mediterranean boards in Barcelona and includes stops in Naples, Rome, Nice and Provence. The Greek Isles cruise aboard the all new Costa’sc newest ship, the Fascianosa, leaving on 6/25/12 and again 0n 8/6/12 makes stops in Venice, Bari, Katakolon, Santorini, Rhodes and Dubrovnik.

If you have never basked in the rich history of the Baltics and Norway this summer is the perfect time to do so. With a 10 night cruise leaving 6/24/12 and then again 7/31/12 as well as a whopping 17 night cruise leaving 7/31/12 and finally a week long cruise to the Norwegian Fjords you will be given the opportunity to explore Stockholm, Estonia, St Petersburg, Helsinki, Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Norway and more.

When mentioning Kosherica it’s impossible not to mention their amazing Alaska Cruise. This summer you will have four diffeent opportunities to get in on a cruise that all cruise participants cannot stop raving about. The four Alaskan Cruise dates are 6.24/12, 8/5/12, 8/12/12 and 8/19/2012 boarding in Seattle and stopping off at Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Victoria BC. Of equal Paramount importance is Kosherica’s commitment to providing gourmet cuisine and five star culinary services, all Pas Yisrael and Cholov Yisrael.

With the snow falling earlier than it has in recent history wreaking havoc as it has in many communities the summer just cannot come quick enough. But hopefully this article will create imagery of warmth, sunlight and summer and give you a little hope for the coming months. But what would be best for you at this point would be to pick up your phone and call 305 695 2700 or 877 724 5567 and secure a spot on one of Koshericas many getaways and finally experience what everyone has been raving about. Kosherica always sells out.• TO ADVERTISE 0411.395.031

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By Mrs. Mina Gordon

What do an Israeli backpacker, a pilot, an actuary, a medical student, and an advertising consultant all have in common? These are some of the students of diverse backgrounds that have come to learn at Merkos Women.

Melbourne, Australia was already blessed with many wonderful institutions of Jewish learning for girl’s, from pre-schools right through to Seminary. It seemed as if all bases were covered. Eliezer and Luba Kornhauser, however, saw a need that wasn’t yet addressed. They dreamed of creating a learning centre for Universityaged women. 10 years ago, Merkos Women was born.

Classes began around the Kornhauser’s dining room table. Inspiring Shabbatons were hosted in their house.

Special programs were organised for upcoming holidays, as well as Rosh Chodesh . Twice a year, during university vacation, many students came to participate in an intensive week of learning and living Judaism, called Going Deep.

5 years ago, the time seemed ripe to expand to a full time program. Classrooms were built, dedicated to the memory of Eliezer’s father.

Experienced teachers were hired, offering a wellrounded program to a diverse group of students. A dormitory was set up next door in a beautiful home,

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ensuring that the physical and spiritual needs of the students are well looked after. Students from Brisbane, Sydney, and other Australian cities, as well as visitors from Canada, Israel, and Europe have joined. More recently, a post-graduate seminary program at Merkos Women has attracted advanced students from all over the world.

There is an atmosphere of warmth and caring for all who come, regardless of background.

At the end of year lunch for MerkosWomen, one vivacious Israeli student, Tully, spoke.

“When I started learning Torah, I could relate to the depth and meaning I found in it. I knew it was true, I could feel my neshama stirring. But to change my lifestyle?? How could I take on the obligation of Mitzvot? How could I give up so many things that were a normal part of my life until now?” Here Tully paused, lowering her voice that had risen with her question. “I had learned that when Moshiach comes, the whole world will be filled with knowledge of Hashem, and there will be no obstacles to serving Him. It will be that simple and obvious- and so, I thought, I can continue to live as I like- all these people who are already committed to Torah will soon bring Moshiach, and then I, too, will join them.”

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then clapped them together with a shake of her head and a resounding “No!” “I knew that wasn’t right- but I needed to understand why. I spoke to teachers and friends and discussed and debated. I finally thought of an analogy that I could relate to.”

Her eyes sparkled as she described the following comparison: “When one is called upon to serve in the Israeli army, he is put in a group with other new recruits. Together, they go through rigorous training, to toughen them up physically, and to prepare them psychologically for the difficulties and dilemmas they may encounter.

That’s hard enough, but the greatest test is saved for last. The soldiers can only ‘graduate’ the training course and earn their berets after a gruelling 3 day survival hike. The group is given a mission to accomplish while covering the most difficult terrain with very little supplies or support. You can’t imagine how difficult it isalmost impossible. When you feel like you have no strength left, you have to dig deeply inside to find hidden resources to keep on going” Here Tully took a deep breath.

“Now, obviously, not every soldier is the same.

Some are stronger and hardier than others, while some are more resilient and perseverant. There are those, however, that just find it too hard. They begin to lag behind, and if no help is forthcoming, are unlikely to make it to the goal. Is it reasonable to assume that the hardier soldiers forge ahead with no backward glance,

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eager to reach the end and get their beret?”

Tully is totally animated as she negates this possibility.

“Absolutely not! Each soldier knows that he is part of the whole. If even one of his friends doesn’t make it to the finishing line, no one graduates-no beret for anyone. Consequently every person looks after the next. If a recruit sees someone starting to falter, he stops to help. Perhaps he only needs to give a word of encouragement, or a hand to steady him on a rocky slope. It may be necessary to carry some of the other fellow’s equipment, as well as his own 30 kg. backpack.

Sometimes there’s no way the other guy will make it on his own two feet, so his friends just pick him up and carry him through. If they are capable then it’s up to them to make sure everyone gets there, they can’t just think of themselves.”

Tully’s eyes sparkled and danced as she drew her conclusion: “I remember how I felt then, that each and every one of us had to put their utmost effort into that united goal. No one was going to do less than they were able. Even those that needed help did as much as they could. In Judaism, our goal is to bring Moshiach.

We Jews are all in this together. I can’t just sit back and let it happen. If I’ve learned , and I’m capable, then it’s up to me as well, to forge through with all my strength, and together we’ll get there, as one entity, to greet Moshiach.”

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Caulfield Shule Pre Chanukah Blast 5pm – 7pm

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B’nai B’rith Fellowship Group concert Dec. 12th at 2.30pm @ King David School – Rebecca Magid Centre 520 Orrong Rd. Armadale.

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Chabad Youth CAMP Junior 15th-22nd Senior 15th-=29th Masmidim: 15th Dec-8th Jan Masmidot: 15th Dec-5th Jan

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Bnei Summer Camp Juniors 16-22 Dec

Chabad SparksHoliday Blast 19th December23th December For more info on the Sparks Camps you can email Didi didi@chabadsparks.com.au

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Bnei Summer Camp Intermediates and Seniors 21-30 Dec,

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Chabad House of Caulfield: Chanukah In The Park! @ Caulfield Park Tuesday Dec 27, from 4:30 pm , giant fireworks display, children's animal farm, pony and camel rides, food stalls, free entry

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Miriam’s Recipe Corner FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011 Light Candles at: 8:15 pm ••• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 Light Candles at: 8:20 pm ••• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2011 Light Candles at: 8:24 pm ••• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011 Light Candles at: 8:27 pm ••• FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 Light Candles at: 8:28 pm ••• FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 Light Candles at: 8:27 pm ••• FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011 Light Candles at: 8:24 pm ••• FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011 Light Candles at: 8:20 pm

From my kitchen to yours!

"Festive Salmon"

Ingredients

5 salmon fillets 3 cloves garlic 3 spring onions, chopped 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1/2 cup semi-sweet white wine 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red chili, finely chopped roasted sesame seeds Directions

Place washed fillets in baking dish.

Cover with all ingredients, adding sesame seeds last. Cover with foil and bake in fan forced oven at 200 for 15 minutes. (or 450 for 12-15 minutes in a regular oven.)

Can be served hot or cold, over a garden salad.

Bon appetit!

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DoubleTake

Can you spot the differences in these two pictures?

8th Day's "Chasing Prophecy" 8th Day, fronted by brothers Shmuel and Bentzion Marcus, Shooting for their music video featuring their smash hit “Ya’alili.”

8th Day's album "Chasing Prophecy" is available now at www.my8thday.com and in your local Judaica store.

Double take your picture.

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CHANGES KEEP SCORE

qq qq qq qq qq 1. Red sign hanging from ceiling is now blue. 2. The O and U in the word POULTRY have been switched. 3.

The stack of water bottles is now lower. 4. Benzi’s tie is wider. 5. The stripes are missing from the microphone. 6. Shmuly’s red scarf is shorter. 7. Benzi’s guitar is missing a knob. 8. The light fixture on the ceiling is missing. 9. The yellow grape juice labels are now blue. 10. One of stacks boxes on the top shelf is higher.

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