Happy Hanukkah
Chag urim sameach
It was especially wonderful to see the giant menorah erected in Kiev; it moved me to tears.
You may temporarily have the upper hand Mr. Putin, but you will not succeed in repressing freedom and democracy. We will prevail.
Happy Hanukkah to all.
Happy Hanukkah!!
ReplyDeleteI am completely mesmerized by the first picture....
Happy Hanukka David. We so need light in this world just now, I feel like we are surrounded by a lowering darkness.. I will think of you when I light my candles this evening! Hugs, Valerie xxxx
ReplyDeleteI am happy knowing that, Valerie. It means a great deal to me.
DeleteHappy Hanukkah, David! The photo of the Blue Jay is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses, Marit
A very happy Hanukkah to all who observe it. Peace be upon you.
ReplyDelete...I find it interesting that many of the world's religions have a celebration where light is an important part. Never let your light go out.
ReplyDeleteI think that light conquering darkness is fundamental to all religious belief, Tom.
DeleteThe jay illuminates this day David.
ReplyDeleteHe is fabulous
Gros bisous
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteHear! Hear! YAM xx
Todos unidos, invocaremos por la paz. Es mi mayor deseo para el año en que próximamente vamos a entrar.
ReplyDeleteLa guerra solo trae sufrimiento y yo estoy de parte de las personas que sufren.
Happy Hannukkah - and many more of them.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes also misted at the menorah in Kiev, a happy mist for a change.
We are about to have dinner, Sue. We will light a candle for you and drink to your health. We love you.
DeleteHappy Hanukkah to all who celebrate.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Happy Hanukkah to you and Miriam, David! Peace to you both!
ReplyDeleteEspero que hayan pasado un día feliz. Abrazos y paz.
ReplyDeleteIt never occurred to me until you so largely illustrated, the blue jay and the menorah can look alike. Happy Hanukkah to you and Miriam, David.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanne.
DeleteHappy Hanukkah to you also David.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah to you and Miriam, David.
ReplyDeleteHappy Chanoeka David.
ReplyDeleteThe blue jay is a beautiful bird, well photographed too.
Greetings Irma
Hi David and Miriam - wishing you a peaceful and blessed time ... I so agree re the Ukraine - lovely photos - thank you. Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi David.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah David.
Greetings from Patricia.
Love and fairness and empathy will always prevail over greed and hate. Putins come and go and leave behind a history of hate.
ReplyDeleteSlava Ukraini !
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day !
Anna
Happy Hanukkah! I would like to see an end to Putin. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteFeliz Navidad y un inmejorable Año Nuevo, que podamos seguir disfrutando de este hermoso planeta lleno de vida!!!! Un fuerte abrazo amigo mío.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah to you David and Miriam. Tonight I will lit the third candle in my Chanukia wishing peace will come soon for all those people suffering from war and intolerance for wat they are.
ReplyDeleteWarm regards from Belgium,
Roos
Well said.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo has many interesting details.
ReplyDelete🎄 Feliz Jánuca David y Miriam 🕊️ Que nunca nos falte la luz y podamos ver la paz en el mundo.
ReplyDeleteAbrazos 🤗🤗〰〰💕
Happy Hanukka to you and Miriam.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah, David.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah, Dear Ones. My heart always goes out to the brave people of Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Wasn't that wonderful to see?! I saw that image as well. Such strife around the world.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah and peace to all. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays from Sharon's Souvenirs. And happy birding in 2023!
ReplyDeleteJust one wish for this new year that we will launch soon, that the light of the menorah illuminates the dark consciences of the enemies of democracy. Happy Hanukkah David.
ReplyDeleteWell stated, Julio. Thank you so much.
DeleteHappy Hanukkah, David. Light shines in the darkness, and I was also happy to see the menorah in Kiev.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah, David! I do not celebrate it but I have a friend who does. She has just had an operation and can't do much right now, so I went out and bought a jam doughnut for her at her request, and took it over so she could celebrate. After I had done so I realised she would probably like potato latkes too although she hadnt ask. I must enquire. (she also asked for some mince pies though so I am wondering if she is being that strict about it all... )
ReplyDeleteLatkes are gourmet food to some - including me!
DeleteI absolutely love your kingfisher header. I suppose you took motorized shots and combined them? beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's not our own image, Jenny, so I can't claim any credit. When the Fairy Blogmother redesigned my blog, she proposed this image, we liked it and it has been there ever since.
DeleteHappy Hanukkah to you and all your loved ones too.
ReplyDeleteHola David un placer poder saludarte. Ojalá la luz ilumine el mundo y se acabe con tanta barbarie y sufrimiento. Un abrazo enorme para ti y para Míriam
ReplyDeleteAnd a Happy Hanukkah to you as well! Hope all is well. Sorry about long silence! Do you want to catch up for a chat over the break? cheers SM
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah and all the best for you and your family in 2023!!....Abrazotes, Marcela
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah! Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteThank you and happy Hanukkah for Miriam and you.
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Corrie
Have a wonderful end to the holiday! I hope the Ukrainians also have a miraculous victory over the seemingly powerful tyrant. Zelensky as Judah Maccabee? why not?
ReplyDeletebest… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Why not indeed, Mae?
DeleteHappy Hannukkah
ReplyDeleteFeliz día y mucha felicidad para Navidad y Año Nuevo, junto con la familia y los amigos.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo enorme, amigo David.
Dear David!
ReplyDeleteI still managed to wish you and Miriam.
Hag Hanukkah sameach!
Łucja
Happy Hannukkah, David. I wish you and Myriam all the best!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah to you and Miriam, David. May the festival of lights shine brightly on you and your family! I hadn't heard about the menorah lighting in Kiev until you mentioned it, so I googled it. Amazing! Yes, we will prevail.
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy Hanukkah to you, David. Hard to believe I am lighting the last candle in less than 1/2 hour - this month has flown. The entire situation in Ukraine brings me to tears and I think of the largest menorah in Europe lighting the darkness and bringing hope to thousands. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLa foto es maravillosa, Happy Hanukkah!!
ReplyDeleteHello David, it's too late to wish Happy Hanukkah this year but I wanted to leave my comment on this post because the lovely photo of a Blue Jay fits so wonderfully to this post (and the Cardinal of the following post is very Christmassy). Happy 2023 to you and yours! May it indeed bring victory for Ukraine... and more peace to the world.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah to you too. As you probably know, the blue jays here in Oregon's Willamette Valley are divided between the homely scrub jay and the beautiful Stellar Jay, which, I suppose, either has or will be getting a new name soon.
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