Featured Article: Stories . . . by Rabbi Israel Rubin
'Business As Usual?' by Rabbi Israel Rubin Adapted from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this sicha discusses Maimonides' Thirteen Principles of Faith - and the belief in Moshiach. It's All in the Oil by Judith Segal Try these delicious Chanukah recipes that your whole family will surely enjoy. Each dish goes well served with latkas! The Cosmology of Giving by Dr. Yaakov Brawer Using the Sefer Etz Chaim, the author explains the Kabbalistic concept of 'zimzum,' a subject relating to Creation. Make Room For Your Children's Creativity by Miriam Karp This article provides suggestions for parents and teachers to help foster creativity in children.   My Son, the Ravioli by Martin Wiener New York Pasta Authority's upscale Italian specialties are OK certified kosher and delicious.   Stepping Up by Marion Fish Alcoholic's Anonymous 12 Step Program has amazing similarities to Chassidus.   Self Discovery by Nechie Rochel King Machon Chana's ten day 'Yeshivacation' - and its positive effects on the author. The Lamplighter Chasidim and lamplighters - and what they have in common.   Good and Bad by Rabbi Gerald Wolpe If Israel pinpoints and executes terrorist leaders who planned attacks on innocent civilians, that is BAD. If the United States declares war on terrorist leaders who aided in planning attacks on New York and Washington, that is GOOD. Confusing?			From Darkness to Light by Dr. Blair P. Grubb This is a touching true story of a woman's secret and an old Menorah's light.   Olives or Potatoes by Rabbi Yisrael Rice Latkes and oil - and their share in the Chanukah story.   Shema Yisroel in Sbarro by Ben Nemett The prayer of Shema Yisroel once again reached the heavens - this time from the mouth of a small child in the Sbarro restaurant in Jerusalem. Seeking Peace By Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, gave this speech at the Israel Solidarity Rally in London's Drury Lane Theatre on September 23, 2001. The Man Who Licked Ice Cream by S. N. Besser David Mintz and Tofutti's success story.   A Doll of a Chanukah Interview with Michael Herman, founder of Heroic Productions and creator of the newly released Judah Maccabee doll.   All Together Now Hakhel, the year following Shmittah (Sabbatical) year, is special in many ways.   The Feast of Light by Emma Lazarus Chanukah poem celebrating the miracle of this holiday. Heroism Above and Below by Seamus McGraw & Adam Dickter In memory of the victims of terror, here are two stories of heroes who fought back against the terrorists aboard the fateful flights on September 11.   For the previous year's Chanukah articles, click here >>>