A Poconos Hanukkah in the time of COVID
A Poconos Hanukkah in the time of COVID Hanukkah provides a light in the darkness during winter, and for some, that light is more important than ever. Rabbi Baruch Melman of the Temple Israel of the Poconos has been busy planning their first Hanukkah during the COVID-era. Hanukkah is the Jewish wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated by lighting a menorah candle each night with special prayers, songs and latkes over eight days. This year, Hanukkah starts Thursday. “Since our members can’t come to us, we are going out to them and delivering care packages to show them h...
Source: poconorecord.com