All stories that are interesting...memorable...inviting...begin with a joke or a song...Also, this is yet another why I post - to "learn new things"...some of which are very old...
Live from New York...it's Chanukah Light...
Lyrics:
Walking in the darkness, sorrow all around
Looking for some joy, for a hopeful sound
Just when I start to give up, seems there's nothing there
A little glow appears, shining from nowhere
Chanukah light burns so bright
Lifts my soul raises my sights
Chanukah light feels so right
Eight small flames shining through the night
The darkness starts to lift now, help is on its way
Hopelessness is starting to fade away
I lift my eyes to heaven where my help is from
The light, now, from the flames shines for everyone
The light is piercing through the darkness
Shining 'til forever
There's hope and love and brotherhood
That's bringing us together
Open up your heart, make a brand new start
Chanukah's the time to take part
Okay, we're warmed up...Let's continue by clearing the our throats as we look at:
Next, don your thinking cap (yarmulke) and explore with me...
From the El (CTA)
"Happy Hanukkah"
Happy Hanukkah
I wanna give a gift to you
Light up the nights my love shine through
From Mount Zion this is what we do
Bring love to you.
Today is the day
Tonight is the night
Sun set twilight
Head back come along take flight
Fly high Twinkle as I sprinkle Shooting into the sky
Stars shine in my eyes
Yes I'm feelin alright
Light a candle For the one you love
We send light from below to above
Eight nights celebrate till I fly in the sky like a dove
To Hell...Ground Zero...
For our Children...from Staten Island...to the World...
...This is ONE WAY to help foster PEACE in our now-divided world...
Note how the title of his album - "LIGHT" - fits right in with our exploration of the Fesitval of Lights...and, how the singer shares the spot LIGHT...
[from this video's description] The PS22 Chorus got a visit today from Matisyahu, the incredible reggae singer, who also turns out to be an equally incredible person! He was awesome with the kids -- laid back and spontaneous -- just our style! Here the kids join in on his song, "One Day" from his phenomenal album, Light. And how about Leah on the solo??? She is a complete revelation here, and I love the bridge she shares with Matis -- with the newly added "wiyooooooooo"s. :) Thanks to Matis for being so cool and generous, really going out of his way to give the kids the spotlight. And props to his acoustic guitar player, David, who also was so much fun to jam with!!
"...and feed them on your dreams..."
"So, please help them with your youth..."
and they're taking advantage of their platform : )))
The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication”...
...Let's see what happens when we add an "a" between the "e" and the "d"...