![]() It was about six inches long and four inches tall. Then, when I was maybe eight years old, my father gave me my own personal Menorah. Every Jewish family in the neighborhood did the same thing, publicly displaying their bright Menorah’s as a sign of unity. We lived on the sixth floor, and the Menorah was visible from the street below. My Mom would then cover her head, say a prayer, and plug the Menorah’s cord into a nearby electric outlet where it would remain lit until morning. She would place the Menorah on the inside window ledge of our living room. I can still remember vividly the modern electric Menorah my parents had, which my Mom would light each evening at sundown for eight consecutive days. It’s my favorite.Hanukkah and the miracle of the Eternal Light inside the Temple is to remind us that God has not forsaken His people. Where did it come from? How did you make it? Can I play with the forks? Its been on display right next to an expensive store-bought menorah that no one ever notices…everyone asks about this menorah. School crafts usually fall apart or get thrown out with January garbage, but this one is a keeper. The shamash in the middle is inserted in a cork. The forks can be inserted and removed same as real candles. ![]() The forks were originally cafeteria sporks with red tissue paper, but they got lost years ago and are now been replaced with glittered orange forks. As I recall, we covered the hole thing with scraps from a rag bag dipped in starch (I think this lovely striped piece was a man’s shirt at one point). If you want to make a wine bottle menorah of your own, just make some holes and slits in a paper towel tube and insert it over the neck of a wine bottle. I could make a lawyer joke right now, but in the spirit if the season, I’ll pass. Guess that’s why attorneys get paid so much. Adults are far too easily impressed by people who can directly quote fancy words from fancy books. All I know is that I made two mental notes 1. Finson shut them up right quick by quoting some bible passage about Jesus celebrating Chanuakkah with a menorah and wine and spicy velveta dip or some business like that. They didn’t like their kids making other people’s religious symbols or taking empty booze bottles on the school bus. ![]() It’s not like anyone complained, but after all the years of making mangers and angel ornaments, Ms. ![]() Regardless of her own faith, she recognized there were a couple Jewish kids in the class who felt a little neglected around the holidays. She wore embroidered vests and let us listen to Marvin Gaye music at lunch time. She was a devout Christian, raised by Baptist missionaries in Equador and could quote the bible like it was a party game. She was 24, fresh out of the peace corps and didn’t take crap from anyone. GASP!Įven back then it was unusual for a public school teacher to encourage kids to make religious objects, but Ms. * If that statement is controversial enough to get your girdle in a bunch, you should probably stop reading this before I get to the corn husk angels and Baby Jesus in a walnut shell. Yes, a menorah in a public school classroom. Out of my many menorahs, this one is by far my favorite. Wine bottle + paper towel tube + plastic forks + rag scraps + glue + glitter = Happy Chanuakkah Y’all!įor an old wine bottle and paper towel tube, this menorah is pretty darn snazzy, not to mention ancient. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |